Dried pasta is a workhorse of many kitchens, especially on a Tuesday night. However, sometimes you have the time to make beautiful, hand-rolled, fresh pasta (not that you need much time, really) . On those occasions, it's Marcato. Marcato is an Italian company that's been around since 1930 and produces machines and accessories for fresh pasta, pizza, bread and other products that enhance la dolce vita. Right now their Atlas Ampia pasta machine is $70 at Amazon and promises to deliver perfectly rolled fresh pasta every time.

Product Information

• Marcato’s Ampia Pasta Machine easily rolls and cuts pasta dough for making 3 fresh pasta shapes at home with a consistent texture, cook time and taste
• Made in Italy from chrome steel with anodised aluminum rollers; compact yet sturdy and powerful; 10-year manufacturer’s warranty
• Easily make fresh lasagne, fettuccine, and tagliolini; features 10 thickness adjustments to roll dough evenly (from paper-thin 0.6 to 4.8-millimeter)
• Includes Pasta Machine, pasta cutter, hand crank, clamp, and complete instructions; equipped to attach a Pasta Drive motor (sold separately)
• Please note, no additional attachments are available for the Ampia; wipe with a dry brush or cloth

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