Marcato Atlas Motor Pasta Machine

Worked very well and cleaned well with a dry brush. A bit of a bother that they have put the power cord at the front of the motor-it can be awkward with flour/ingredients dropping everywhere.I think that the hook is very awkward too-and you do need it otherwise the machine falls over while you're pulling the pasta sheets through.The machine is great and makes the process easier. I used to have a manual machine by Atlas and I much prefer this process. It is a bit noisy but what else do you expect as it's electric.

Marcato pasta machines are great and I’d recommend them to anyone. I have owned three different brands of pasta machines over the years and it’s the Marcato that shone out quality and performance wise. Sounds counterintuitive for a relatively simple device but that’s just my experience. I have marked the quality down to 4 stars because I think the motor unit construction feels a bit fragile. Unproven but given the significant premium you pay to add a motor unit it just feels cheap. Also the reason for my 3 star value for money rating.There are two things (at the moment) I don’t like and didn’t consider before I purchased the unit.Firstly the motor juts out towards me so it can feel as if it’s in the way of what I am doing. Because it’s just a rebadged manual ... MoreMarcato pasta machines are great and I’d recommend them to anyone. I have owned three different brands of pasta machines over the years and it’s the Marcato that shone out quality and performance wise. Sounds counterintuitive for a relatively simple device but that’s just my experience. I have marked the quality down to 4 stars because I think the motor unit construction feels a bit fragile. Unproven but given the significant premium you pay to add a motor unit it just feels cheap. Also the reason for my 3 star value for money rating.There are two things (at the moment) I don’t like and didn’t consider before I purchased the unit.Firstly the motor juts out towards me so it can feel as if it’s in the way of what I am doing. Because it’s just a rebadged manual machine with the motor unit slotting into the handle slot, it was only ever going to be and can only operate this way for me because I am left handed.Secondly, you move the motor unit between the different rollers based on what sort of pasta you are rolling out. In the image the motor is attached to the rear most set of rollers. Bringing it forward to the flat sheet roller and it’s getting in the way of the “outlet” side of the machine. Again, because I am left handed, I am inclined to feed with my right hand and guide the rolled pasta with my left hand as it extrudes on that side therefore the motor is in the way.Will I enjoy using it more than my old manual machine? The jury is still out, I need to spend more time with it. Having two hands free is alway a bonus though.

I love this pasta machine, even though it was more expensive than similar brands. It is quite heavy, especially with the motor attached, and therefore very stable on my bench top. It is also very simple to operate, and the motor feeds the pasta through at an easily manageable speed. I am very glad I added the motor, as turning the handle could become tiresome, very quickly. It is a bit fiddly to clean, no water, just brushing away any leftover flour or dough with a small brush (but I think this applies to other brands as well). I now have friends pestering me for this yummy pasta - how good is that!

Almost perfect

I just love this pasta machine. I am not actually using it for pasta dough but instead I am running clay sheets through.I have a cheaper machine too but this was definitely worth the extra money. It's well built, solid, and the motor is powerful enough to run thicker clays.The only negative would be the noise of the motor but it is powerful so that's forgivable to me at least.

Marcato Motorised Atlas Pasta Machine

I love my pasta machine. I love the fact that it is motorised as it makes it much easier to use on your own. My only previous experience was with a machine with a hand crank, and while that was good, this machine is far better in my book. Also, my machine allows me to make the pasta as thin as I want. My first effort was great and I look forward to making pasta on a regular basis. Thank you!

No regrets! Money well spent!

I made the mistake of purchasing a manual pasta machine initially.... you really do need three hands to work it! We'd been eyeballing this one for a while but couldn't justify spending the money, until it went on sale! We couldn't get into our local store fast enough! Really is money well spent.... everything is so much easier and the recipe that comes with the book is ideal :) We won't be buying dried pasta any more

Pasta Review

I bought this for my wife because she has been frustrated with hand rolling dough while partaking in her new hobby of cooking different pasta dishes. She has mainly used the hand crank but she loves it. Now I benefit from good pasta dishes and she is happy doing it so it will probably continue. Win-Win! I would recommend it. The delivery was faster than anticipated as well. Great experience.

Should have bought it sooner

I didn't even know you could buy a domestic electric pasta machine like this. I had a manual pasta machine (not a Marcato) which was ok but a bit clumsy to use. You almost needed a third hand to use it & I could never get the thin cut to work as it would just clump up. Then I bought my Marcato Atlas Electric Pasta Machine and WOW!!! It whizzes through the rolling and cutting. It rolls quickly and smoothly and cuts perfectly even the thin spaghetti cuts through perfectly. After making your own fresh pasta you will never buy shop pasta again. I really should have bought this before I spent the money one my first manual machine.

So happy I got this! Quick, easy, and sturdy.

Amazing! Since I got this last week I've used it about every other day. it works great, is simple to use, and the motor attachment just makes it easy. I like that it comes with the handles if I want to crank the pasta out by hand. One of my best purchases. I know there are cheaper options out there but based on the research I did prior to buying, they are inferior from a build and quality perspective. I'd rather spend a little more and have it last longer.

This machine is a game changer...

I've wanted a pasta machine for a long time, and I decided to spend a little extra and get the Marcato Atlas Electric pasta machine... OH. MY. GOSH.I had no idea pasta was that easy, all I have to do is just feed the dough through, no winding! So glad I went for this one and not settled on a manual machine.Can't recommend enough!