Healthy Eating 101 Healthy Cooking How-Tos The 4 Best Pasta Makers and Tools, According to Our Test Kitchen Homemade pasta has never been easier. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 10, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Charlotte & Johnny Autry We love the simplicity of grabbing a box of noodles from the pantry and having a quick dinner on the table. (It's a classic weeknight meal for a reason!) But there's something truly special about making pasta from scratch. It's smoother, more tender, velvety—perfetta. Here are our favorite pasta machines and tools that make the process, dare we say it, a pleasure. We tested a slew of hand-crank and electric pasta makers to see which ones were the easiest to use, produced the best results and were a cinch to clean. These were the hands-down winners. And note the other handy tools we like to keep around. Best Pasta Makers and Tools Best Hand-Crank Pasta Maker: Imperia Pasta Machine This Italian-made chrome-plated-steel pasta machine is exceptionally sturdy. That makes a big difference when rolling out sheet after sheet of dough. It includes a double-edged cutter for thin spaghetti and fettuccine (additional attachments available). Imperia Pasta Machine Buy Now Williams Sonoma Best Electric Pasta Maker: Philips Pasta Maker Pro Simply add the ingredients and the machine mixes and extrudes the dough through dies of various shapes and sizes (penne, spaghetti, etc.). It has simple-to-follow instructions, produces fresh pasta in about 10 minutes, and includes a tool that makes cleaning the die easy. Philips Smart Pasta Maker Plus Buy Now Williams Sonoma Chicago Metallic Pasta & Pastry Wheel This stainless-steel wheel quickly cuts fresh pasta with ease. This little gadget will help you achieve perfect pasta shapes and a decorative border (you can choose smooth or ruffled edges). Bonus: It's dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is a breeze. Chicago Metallic Pasta and Pastry Wheel Buy Now Crate and Barrel Acacia Pasta Drying Rack Made with gorgeous acacia wood and a minimalist design, this sturdy pasta rack dries fresh pasta (such as spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine, Chinese egg noodles and more) with ease. It features eight rods and a high clearance to provide plenty of space for long noodles. Acacia Pasta Drying Rack Buy Now Crate and Barrel Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit