MARCATO Made in Italy Ampia 150 Classic Manual Pasta Machine, Chrome Steel. Makes Lasagne, Fettuccine & Tagliolini

High quality product that does exactly what it says it will. The build is nice and solid and feels like good quality materials that won't break on you. The only small downside to me is the plastic handle feels a tad cheap but other than that its great. Rolls out pasta so easily and its always perfectly even. I like that you can get different attachments to use with this model for different pasta shapes.

We’ve been using a KitchenAid Mixer with pasta attachments for years. We bought this one because we wanted something more portable for the RV. The instructions were clear about making one batch of throwaway pasta to run through each set of rollers to eliminate anything left over from the manufacturing process.Because the handle is taller than the device, I first tried clamping it onto a cutting board, with the clamp and handle overhanging a countertop. It worked, but felt awkward.When I made my real pasta, I just set it on the edge of the counter and, once my pasta was started into the roller, held onto the device with my left hand. This seemed less cumbersome to me.I found that the thickness numbers ran higher than on my KitchenAid (a 9 on this = a KA 6) Also, some pieces of fettuccine didn’t fully separate from their neighbor.Other than those nits, this worked as I had hoped and produced some wonderful fettuccine. I’m very happy that I don’t have to by crappy box pasta when we’re on the road.

I absolutely love this pasta roller. Easy to use and great quality glass.

When I opened the box I noted aluminum rollers and cutters. When I rolled/cut there was no pasta sticking to device. This is so much better than my SS device. Using semolina, w/00 flour provides excellent results, w/tender pasta. I will never use straight 00 or straight semolina. Straight semolina has a chewy mouth feel.Get a drying rack to avoid a pile of semi-adhered raw pasta.I scanned the code on box and was provided several informative (entertaining) videos. See photo included with comment. I’m planning to add a drying rack and motor driver for this device.I will buy again.

I ordered this pasta machine for polymer clay. I was interested in this one particularly because it said the thickness goes up to 4.8mm. That is definitely not the case. The thickest setting (0) is about 3mm, just like most other pasta machines. That being said, it's a good machine and I am going to keep it. My previous Atlas could not roll out clay thinner than the #3 setting without ruffling. This one rolls out nice and smooth all the way up to #9.

My countertop didn’t work out for using the clamp but the unit was sturdy enough to use without it. Directions are minimal, so I suggest you find a you tube video to help you especially with taking it apart for cleaning.

Smooth roller evenly flattens dough. Pretty easy to clean. Love fresh pasta!

I love this pasta maker! It is so easy to use and makes beautiful pasta. I do use the clamp. Without the clamp the machine tends to lift up when cranking the dough through and you have to balance by placing your hand on the other side. It’s an awesome product.