Marcato Atlas Ampia Pasta Machine

The Atlas Ampia is not dishwasher safe. To clean it, simply wipe the rollers with a dry brush or cloth after use to remove any flour or dough residue, and never submerge the unit in water.

The Ampia is designed specifically for Tagliatelle, Fettuccine, and Lasagna sheets. While you can use it to roll out dough for other shapes like ravioli or farfalle, you will need to cut those by hand or with separate tools.

Not at all. The hand-crank provides excellent tactile feedback, allowing you to control the speed and consistency of the dough as it passes through the rollers. It is a straightforward, intuitive process that becomes muscle memory very quickly.

The machine features a compact footprint, but you will need enough space to clamp it securely to the edge of a table or countertop. Ensure you have about 150mm of clearance for the machine itself, plus extra room on either side to feed the dough in and catch the finished pasta.

Yes, it handles alternative doughs well, provided the dough is properly hydrated and kneaded. Gluten-free doughs can be more brittle, so you may need to start with thicker settings and work your way down to thinner sheets gradually to avoid tearing.