1Marcato Atlas pasta machine
The Marcato Atlas is the pasta machine Italian nonnas and chefs have used for decades. It rolls dough through ten thickness settings, from thick sheets for lasagne to fine sheets for ravioli, with anodised aluminium rollers and a sturdy chrome-plated body. It clamps to the worktop and has a two-year warranty.
Pros
- The classic Italian pasta machine.
- Ten thickness settings.
- Built to last for years.
Cons
- Hand cranked, so it takes a bit of practice.
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2Marcato ravioli maker press
Making ravioli by hand is slow and fiddly without help. Marcato's press makes ten square ravioli at once. Lay a sheet of pasta on top, add the filling, cover with a second sheet and roll over it with the pin, which seals each one so the filling stays put.
Pros
- Ten ravioli at a time.
- Seals the edges well.
- Rolling pin included.
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3Pasta Grannies: The Official Cookbook
Pasta Grannies grew from a YouTube channel filming Italian grandmothers making pasta by hand. The book collects their recipes and stories, with shapes and sauces from every region, written so home cooks can follow along. It's a warm, characterful gift for anyone who loves making pasta.
Pros
- Regional recipes from home cooks.
- Lovely stories and photos.
Cons
- Some shapes take practice.
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4Mason Cash Classic Collection pasta bowls, cream, set of 4
Fresh pasta deserves a proper wide bowl. These are Mason Cash's classic cream stoneware bowls, 23cm across with a shallow rim that suits long shapes as well as sauces. They're made in the UK, go in the microwave and dishwasher, and come as a set of four for dinner with friends.
Pros
- Classic Mason Cash design.
- Microwave and dishwasher safe.
- Set of four.
Cons
- Stoneware is heavier than porcelain.
- Cream only suits some tableware.
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5Marcato Tacapasta drying rack
Long fresh pasta like tagliatelle needs hanging to dry, or it clumps. Marcato's Tacapasta fans out 16 arms to hang up to 2kg of pasta in a small space, and a central rod helps lift strands off the machine. It folds closed for storage.
Pros
- Hangs up to 2kg of pasta.
- Fits a small worktop.
- Folds away neatly.
Cons
- For long pasta rather than filled shapes.
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What to buy someone who loves pasta
Pasta lovers often want to make their own, so tools that make fresh pasta easier are the best gifts. The best gifts for pasta lovers start with a good pasta machine and add shaping and drying tools. A cookbook helps them learn new shapes, and good bowls show the results off. A ravioli tablet makes a fun smaller gift.
How we picked these gifts for pasta lovers
We picked each product for what pasta lovers enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
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