Fante's Great Aunt Gina's Pasta Machine
Best manual pasta maker for home cooks seeking authentic noodle variety.
Discover the joy of homemade pasta with Fante's Great Aunt Gina's Pasta Machine. This manual tool expertly rolls fresh dough into uniform sheets and features a double cutter for making classic spaghetti and fettuccine noodles. Its roller adjusts precisely across nine different thickness settings, allowing you to achieve perfect consistency from 0.5 to 3-millimeters. The machine rolls wide 150-millimeter sheets ideal for ravioli or handcut shapes. Constructed from durable European-grade chrome-plated steel and wood, it secures firmly to your counter. This set includes the machine, cutter attachment, clamp, handle, instructions, and authentic Fante's family recipes.
$59.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
18
/ 100
#18 in Pasta Makers
Price vs Category Average
-52%
Below average
Thickness settings
90.53
/ ( to -millimeters)
Who it's for
- Busy cooks wanting straightforward maintenance and essential pasta shapes
- Home cooks seeking a durable, heirloom-quality kitchen tool
- Culinary enthusiasts demanding precise, consistent dough thickness
Who should skip it
- Chefs wanting to create complex, extruded pasta shapes
- Users preferring effortless, automated pasta production
- Cooks with limited or non-standard countertop edges
Performance breakdown
Thickness Precision
Nine distinct settings offer professional control over delicate pasta dough consistency.
Build Durability
European-grade chrome-plated steel ensures long-term structural integrity for frequent use.
Operational Stability
The robust clamp system keeps the machine firmly anchored during rolling.
Ergonomics
The wooden handle provides a comfortable, natural grip for manual operation.
Versatility
Standard width and dual cutters handle most classic pasta shapes easily.
Maintenance Ease
Simple brush-off cleaning keeps the mechanism running smoothly without water damage.
Key Specs
Thickness settings
9 (0.5 to 3-millimeters)
Pasta sheet width
150-millimeter
Clamp capacity
Secures to surfaces 1 to 2.375-inch thick
Material
European-grade chrome-plated steel and wood
Operation Type
Manual
Included attachments
Double pasta cutter
Features
- Double cutter for spaghetti or fettuccine
- Nine adjustable thickness settings
- Rolls wide 150-millimeter pasta sheets
- Secure clamp for thick work surfaces
- Comfortable wooden handle grip
- Vibrant red finish via color-bonding
- Includes family recipe collection
- Easy cleanup by brushing after use
What customers say
Reviewers consistently praise this pasta machine for its exceptional durability and premium, heirloom quality construction. Its heavy-duty build stands out against lesser alternatives. Users appreciate the precise and reliable adjustment settings that consistently produce perfectly thin pasta sheets. Operation is smooth, yielding excellent fettuccine and spaghetti. While cleaning flour residue presents a minor challenge, the superior texture and taste of the resulting fresh pasta make the effort worthwhile. This machine is viewed as a long-term investment, delivering authentic, restaurant-quality results for serious home cooks.
Know before you buy
The machine includes a double cutter attachment specifically designed for spaghetti and fettuccine. You can also use the main roller to create uniform sheets for ravioli, lasagna, or hand-cut shapes like pappardelle.
The roller features nine adjustable settings, allowing you to achieve thicknesses ranging from 0.5 millimeters for delicate noodles to 3 millimeters for heartier pasta.
The included secure clamp is designed to fit surfaces between 1 and 2.375 inches thick. It provides a stable base for the machine during the manual rolling process.
Avoid using water or soap, which can damage the internal components. Instead, simply brush away any excess flour or dried dough bits from the rollers and cutters after each use.
Yes, it includes a set of instructions to help you get started, along with a collection of authentic Fante's family recipes to guide your first attempts at homemade pasta.
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