Marcato has been granted the patent for the anodized aluminum rollers at the end of 2007. I haven’t found what the material of the rollers was before this time period. The granted patent states the following: “The aluminum used for anodizing the rollers is of moderate hardness and is not easy to dent and the wear resistance of the surface reduces to virtually zero the release of particles from the surface layer, and even in the event any particles were released, being alumina they are not considered harmful in food preparations.“ In the following month I’ll try and find out more about the “Wellness” factor and if their claims are correct. Beside the roller and the two cutters, there are more attachments available for the two pasta makers. The Marcato has a total of 9 different attachments available for long types of pasta, and Imperia sells up to 6 different attachments for the Imperia. This is both cheaper than buying any single ravioli attachment for a pasta machine. Rather, you’ll turn in the ravioli maker yourself. Really, you’ll always be more of an artisan than a machine. Attachments will only be able to make one shape – and to be honest, where is the fun in that? That being said, having a KitchenAid is a blessing in itself when making pasta. If you’ve been making pasta for a while with one yourself, you know what I’m talking about. I use the ravioli attachment quite often, but the tray, cutters & stamps get the same amount of use.

Buying guide: how to decide choosing the right way to make ravioli? Rollers, cutters, stamps, attachments.. holy ravioli!

Making ravioli with the Philips Pasta Maker

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.

Angel Hair Pasta Test: With each machine, we rolled and cut angel hair pasta (sometimes called spaghetti, depending on the model) to see how each pasta maker performed with a thinner and narrower noodle strand.We timed how long it took to do this from start to finish. By now you know how important it is to make your own great food in your home and keep your friends, family and loved ones happy. Well, now.. You can finally make delicious and fantastic homemade pasta like a true Italian! Thanks to the impressive and unequalled Imperia Pasta Machine - made in Italy. Gluten-Free Pasta Test (Winners-Only): With our favorite models, we made gluten-free pasta to see how they did with a delicate dough made from alternative flour. From there, you can use any of the methods and tools to make ravioli by hand that I mentioned above. So.. what is the best ravioli maker?Some extruders will mix and knead the dough for you, but Marchetti recommends against these all-in-one machines if you’re serious about learning the craft: “Part of the appeal of making pasta at home is learning how to mix and knead the dough, figuring out what the right consistency is, and learning how to handle the sheets,” she says. “Like any pursuit, the more you do it the better you get!” Both models offer the same basic functionalities, there aren’t many differences to spot when you put the two side by side. Are you already experienced in making your pasta? Then choose the Imperia pasta machine set. With the Imperia Pasta Set, you are immediately equipped with all conveniences, so you can endlessly vary when making pasta. The collection consists of a pasta machine with clamp and removable handle. How to clamp the device attached to the worktop. With the pasta machine, you will receive cutters to make spaghetti, fettucini, tagliatelle and lasagna. You will also receive a ravioli maker with a rolling pin with this set. Buy Imperia Pasta Machine The wooden grip handle further supports it to allow you to hold the handle easily without losing your grip.

However, it’s not all sunshine. The several plastic parts that Imperia uses for their Imperia models is something that bothers me. I’ve seen several models online where the plastic parts broke down and it seems the Imperia has a bit of a higher failure rate than Marcato. Nothing huge, but yes, it does keep me awake at night every now and then. But, if you’re looking for the best, just go for the Marcato – it’s a no brainer. With plenty of options available when it comes to extra attachments, It’s simply the best manual pasta maker available right now, but you just have to pay a little bit extra for that. Overall Winner – The Marcato Atlas 150 Both are great models. If both machines were at the same price point, I can’t see a reason to buy the Imperia over the Marcato. But with the Imperia priced lower, it does offer a solid choice as a budget high quality pasta maker. Although the review covers most of what I expected, what I really wanted to know was more of “what’s under the hood.” That is what is most important to me. For example, I wanted to know if/how many parts are plastic when comparing the two models.If you want a high quality machine, but would like to save where possible, the Imperia is a perfectly good choice. Just remember there are less attachments available, but if you don’t care about these attachments, and are just looking for a flat pasta roller then the Imperia is a great, authentic Italian machine that offers solid value for money. If you own a KitchenAid, my perspective changes. It’s easy to work with and it actually succeeds in properly sealing the raviolis when cooked. But chief, the best ain’t cheap! While the KitchenAid retail price is quite high, they also sell renewed models that go for a bit cheaper. The pasta maker is a strong product and that’s durable and built to last. It offers the promised quality and material to users. It’s made of stainless steel with blades made of carbon steel to help roll the pasta smoothly. The Imperia on the other hand has a very basic design, as the Imperia looks very comparable with all the other pasta rollers out there on the market. The design doesn’t reflect the quality of the machine and the Imperia definitely looks good in your kitchen. Especially the wooden handle is a lovely touch and it lovely on the shiny Imperia. 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.