Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Machine
✓ Product data checked October 21, 2026
The Atlas 150 is Marcato's classic hand-crank pasta machine, made in Italy from chrome- and nickel-plated steel. It rolls dough into sheets up to 6 inches (150 mm) wide for lasagna, and its cutter turns those sheets into fettuccine or tagliolini. Marcato sells accessories for 11 more shapes and a Pastadrive motor separately, so the machine can grow with the cook. Cleanup is dry: leftover dough is left to harden for about 30 minutes, then brushed off. For someone who already makes sauces from scratch, it brings fresh pasta into the home kitchen and turns an ordinary dinner into a weekend project.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A home cook who already makes sauces from scratch and wants to try fresh pasta
Best occasion : Christmas, a birthday, Father's Day or Mother's Day
Why it works : Fresh pasta is a project many cooks put off because a good machine feels like a splurge, and the Atlas 150 is the Italian-made model with 27,000+ reviews behind it. It starts with sheets, fettuccine and tagliolini, and Marcato's add-on cutters and motor let it grow with the cook.
Avoid if : They have little counter or storage space, or prefer quick weeknight meals: rolling pasta by hand takes time.
For
Him, Her, Couples
Budget
$$$$ — Premium
Frequently asked questions
What pasta can it make out of the box?
Lasagna sheets up to 6 inches (150 mm) wide, plus fettuccine and tagliolini with the cutter. Accessories for 11 other shapes are sold separately.
Can it be motorized?
Yes. The listing says it is compatible with Marcato's Pastadrive motor, sold separately.
How do you clean it?
Marcato recommends letting leftover dough dry for about 30 minutes, then removing it with a dry brush.
Is it dishwasher safe?
The Amazon listing does not specify.
