Best Pasta Makers and Pasta Machines for Home Cooks 2025
Fresh pasta is one of those things that tastes dramatically better than store-bought but people assume is too much work. The reality is, with a good pasta machine, you can go from flour and eggs to fresh fettuccine on the table in about 30 minutes — and half of that is resting the dough. But which machine should you buy? Manual crank machines are cheap and durable but take some arm work. Stand mixer attachments are convenient if you already own a KitchenAid. Electric extruders handle the whole process start to finish — just dump in the ingredients and walk away. We tested 6 of the best options across all three categories to find the right one for different kitchens, budgets, and pasta styles. ...