Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine

No, the Marcato Atlas is not dishwasher safe. You should clean it by wiping it down with a dry cloth or using a small brush to remove any dried dough residue; water can cause the internal components to rust.

Yes. While the machine comes with an integrated double cutter for those three shapes, the modular design allows you to purchase additional cutting attachments separately to create shapes like ravioli, pappardelle, or linguine.

It has a relatively small footprint of 11.4 x 5.5 inches, but you will need enough clearance on both sides of the machine to feed the dough through and catch the pasta as it exits. The included clamp secures it firmly to the edge of your counter, so ensure you have a sturdy surface with an overhang.

Most users find the manual crank easy to operate, though it does require one hand to turn the handle while the other guides the dough. If you prefer a hands-free experience or find manual cranking tiring, the machine is compatible with an optional motor drive that can be purchased separately.

There is a numbered adjustment knob on the side of the machine that clicks into place for each setting. You start at the widest setting to knead the dough and gradually move to thinner settings until you reach your desired thickness for the specific pasta type you are making.