Imperia Italian Double Cutter Pasta Machine

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Both these machines are excellent pasta rollers, but there are some differences between them that you should know about. In this pasta roller comparison we will look at the differences, reviewing both what we like and dislike about these pasta makers. We will compare the Marcato Atlas versus the Imperia, and at the end of this review you will know which pasta roller suits you the best. Extruders often have at least three dies in the box, most commonly for wide and narrow noodles, and a basic penne-style tube. Some include more than that—our top test model had eight—and you can buy a wide assortment online. There are classic Italian pastas as well as novelty shapes of all kinds. Not every die is compatible with every extruder machine, so read the item description carefully to be sure the one you want will fit in your machine. Cutting in half the dough I was sure the dough used with both machines was the same. I just really wanted to see if there were any major differences between the cutters and rollers. Using the rollers

Both models offer the same basic functionalities, there aren’t many differences to spot when you put the two side by side. The Imperia comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty, and we are just going to be honest here: this isn’t a very long period of time, especially compared to the 10 year warranty Marcato offers. Roundup: Hands down, the Marcato is the absolute winner if we are comparing the warranty. With a total of 10 years versus the 1 year that the Imperia offers, it is not even close. Optional pasta motor attachment

Smooth and easy to manipulate pasta sheets are useful for a whole range of dishes and give you complete control. Our Lab team has spent collective decades working in professional kitchens, developing recipes, and testing kitchen gear. The other downside with this extruder is that it's comparatively hard to clean. You can take it apart to rinse and scrub all the pieces just like most others, but there are a lot of grooves and other nooks and crannies you'll have to scrub out with the included brush. We don't think this is a deal-killer for the Starfrit, but it is a little more annoying to deal with than the other extruders on our list.

If you're ready to expand your pasta-making expertise, this 3-piece ravioli attachment to the Imperia pasta machine is the logical next step. It comes with a ravioli maker, pasta cutter, brush, and an easy-to-understand operation manual. The Spruce Eats commerce writer Jason Horn updated this story with results from the latest round of Lab testing. He's been writing about food and drinks for nearly 20 years, for publications from Playboy to HGTV to Serious Eats. He loves fresh pasta, but his favorite dough-based Italian food to make at home from scratch is definitely pizza, We were pleasantly surprised with the results of our tabletop pasta maker test: All 10 units we tried got pretty good scores. This OxGord machine is the least expensive of the bunch, with only minor disadvantages over much pricier machines, so it's a great choice for beginners. If you want to try homemade pasta for the first time, this gadget can get you started for a minimal investment.Accessories: Most pasta makers can make two different kinds of noodles, but some come with tools and parts needed to create a wider variety—while other brands sell them separately. Machines also might include custom-shaped cleaning tools, while you have to supply your own brush with others. We considered the accessories included in the box, as well as the availability of additional attachments. This popular manual model is from an Italian company that's been crafting pasta machines for generations. It’s made from sleek, chrome-plated steel and is impressively well-built, with a clamp that held it firmly to the table with no wobbling through the full round of testing. The crank handle is removable for easy storage, but it doesn't fall out while you're using it, a problem a lot of other hand-cranked machines have. The result was pretty much the same – pretty, thin sheets of pasta. Really, as long as your dough is great most pasta rollers do a decent job. Using the cutters for spaghetti & fettuccine For a heavier sauce like bolognese, Clark suggests semolina, a coarser flour made from a high-protein wheat variety called durum. Semolina-based pasta "tends to hold its shape, and has a heartier, rougher texture that helps sauces cling better to the noodles," Clark says. A specialist pasta machine from Imperia is a great investment for kitchens who wish to produce their own great tasting fresh artisan pasta, a really unique touch that will add extra interest to your menu. You can be in direct control of pasta quality and choose different cutters to vary shapes and styles. Available in hand-cranked or electric driven models for extra speed and efficiency.

Cons: The noodle cutter takes a bit of getting used to, and works best with thinner sheets of pasta. Customers are saying: Only one review claiming the instructions aren't that helpful, but this is one of John Lewis' best selling products with five of them added to buyers' baskets in the last 48 hours alone. We'd be inclined to say no news is good news. As I don’t own the motor attachment for the Imperia, I wasn’t able to test it out. From what I have read theI can tell you that the Imperia attachment won’t fit on your Marcato model. The connections aren’t the same, so to motorise your Marcato you will have to get the proper Marcato motor attachment. Imperia pasta machine attachments provide easy, aesthetic ways to make the pasta of your dreams - both by hand and electrically. A manual option does take a little bit of elbow grease, but can be an immensely satisfying ritual that you can enjoy prior to a homemade Italian feast.

Now I have bought a new (chrome color) Welness model. Compared to th eolder it has plastic parts underneath the cutters to seperate the cut sheets from the cutters. Also the cutters are for fettuchine and tagliatelle. The old model had a real nice spaghetti cutter in place of the tagliatelle, and a metal dough seperation was done by metal parts. Yes, the Imperia 150 is a great pasta maker! Good quality, easy to use and its one of the best selling manual machines for a good reason. I love the look of the machine with its shiny exterior and the classic wooden hand crank.

The two pasta rollers can be turned into real motorized pasta machines with their respective motor attachments. The pasta machine motor for the Marcato and Imperia are both made of plastic and steel, which doesn’t feel too sturdy, rather flimsy honestly. It still works after all these years, but I’ve always used it with caution.My feeling is that Imperia is missing out a bit in terms of market niches (little metal particle release seems more advertisment and are inconsequential), and that is a pity (maybe cheaper? or just old style managers?). The Imperia SP150 pasta machine is not just a thing of great beauty it's an object of supreme practicalty - from it's solid steel and wooden cranking handle right through to its sturdy, steadfast table clamp. This is Italian high-end manufacturing and craftsmanship at its absolute finest. Both pasta makers feature a 6-inch wide roller, which means that the maximum width of the dough sheets are 6 inches. This width is perfect for when you are making homemade pasta, as it will provide enough pasta for you and your family (and friends of course). That being said, the width of 6 inch is an almost universal standard on all consumer pasta machines. The Marcato Atlas 150 is equipped with Wellness rollers which are made of anodized aluminum. Anodized aluminum is twice as hard as stainless steel, making the chance of metal particles less likely with rollers made from anodized aluminum. As Marcato has patented this technology, there are no other pasta rollers that have this same feature. If you and your family try to avoid aluminum with cooking altogether,