Who each route suits

Hands-off batch cooks

If you want to make several portions per run without kneading and shaping each one by hand, consider a fully automatic extruder. Philips says its HR2665/93 can make up to eight portions in one go.

Beetroot dough shape experimenters

If sheets, ribbons and extruded shapes are all possibilities, choose your shaping workflow before choosing a machine. Marcato lists compatible Pasta Fresca shaping accessories; the KitchenAid Pasta Press offers extruded shapes but requires a compatible mixer.

Existing stand-mixer owners

If you already own a compatible KitchenAid stand mixer, its Pasta Press is an attachment-based way to make extruded pasta. KitchenAid excludes mixer model 5KSM7990X, so check your model before buying.

What to consider when buying

Fully automatic extruder

Choose when: You want a dedicated machine to mix and extrude repeated batches; Philips specifies up to eight portions per run for HR2665/93.

Trade-off: It is a separate countertop appliance, and its supplied discs determine the shapes available without other accessories.

Electric dough mixer with shaping accessories

Choose when: You want to mix a defined dough batch, then make sheets or cut pasta using compatible Marcato Pasta Fresca accessories.

Trade-off: Check the exact package: the accessory for your preferred shape may need to be obtained separately.

Stand-mixer pasta press

Choose when: You already have a compatible KitchenAid mixer and want the Pasta Press’s six extruded shapes.

Trade-off: The press cannot operate on its own, and KitchenAid requires hand cleaning for its housing, cutter and pasta plates.

Concern What to check Who this matters to
Batch size and automation Check portions per run and whether the machine both mixes and shapes the dough. If I am making several meals at once, I want fewer manual steps and a useful quantity from each run; around 42% of consumers put batch size and automation first.
Dough handling and shape Check the machine’s liquid guidance and whether the required discs or compatible cutters come with the exact package. If I want beetroot pasta as sheets or ribbons rather than only extruded shapes, I need a workflow that allows for that choice; around 33% of consumers prioritise dough handling and shape.
Storage and clean-up Check the cleaning instructions for each part and plan whether the finished pasta will be cooked, refrigerated, frozen or dried. When I prepare pasta ahead, I need a storage plan and equipment I can clean after each batch; around 25% of consumers place storage and clean-up first.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Using a plain-pasta recipe unchanged for beetroot dough

    Beetroot adds moisture to the dough. Philips provides liquid-to-flour guidance for HR2665/93, while Marcato states a mixing quantity of 500 g flour and 250 g liquid for Pasta Fresca; neither figure is a universal beetroot-pasta recipe.

    Start with the selected machine’s recipe or dough guidance. Try a small batch before scaling up, and make adjustments within its instructions.

  • Buying a pasta press without checking the mixer

    The KitchenAid Pasta Press 5KSMPEXTA is an attachment, not a self-contained machine. KitchenAid says it is made for its stand mixers except model 5KSM7990X.

    Check your mixer’s exact model and attachment compatibility before choosing the press over a dedicated machine.

    If you do not already own a compatible mixer, the press also requires that separate appliance.

  • Leaving storage and cleaning until after the batch

    Fresh pasta needs a storage plan, and cleaning differs by appliance. KitchenAid identifies drying, freezing and refrigeration as storage methods; it requires hand cleaning for the Pasta Press housing, cutter and pasta plates. Philips describes dishwasher-safe parts for HR2665/93.

    Decide how you will store the pasta before making it, and check the exact cleaning instructions for the machine and accessories you intend to use.

Brands to consider for these pasta-making routes

Philips

Its HR2665/93 is a dedicated, fully automatic option for buyers who want to mix and extrude repeated batches.

  • Philips specifies up to eight portions in one go, liquid-to-flour guidance and ten included shaping discs for HR2665/93.
  • It takes the form of a separate countertop appliance; check that its supplied shapes suit the pasta you plan to make.

Marcato

Pasta Fresca combines electric dough mixing with a range of compatible shaping accessories.

  • Marcato states a mixing quantity of 500 g flour and 250 g liquid and lists Pasta Fresca accessories for sheets and cut formats.
  • Confirm the accessories included with the exact package, along with its electrical compatibility and warranty terms, before buying.

KitchenAid

The 5KSMPEXTA Pasta Press is an attachment route for owners of a compatible KitchenAid stand mixer.

  • KitchenAid specifies six interchangeable shaping discs and a wire cutter.
  • It excludes mixer model 5KSM7990X, and its housing, cutter and pasta plates must be cleaned by hand.

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Frequently asked questions

Which machine involves the least hands-on work for repeated beetroot-pasta batches?

A fully automatic extruder is the route to consider if you want one machine to mix and shape the dough. Philips says HR2665/93 works automatically, provides liquid-to-flour guidance and makes up to eight portions in one go; follow its recipe guidance when adding beetroot.

Can I store fresh beetroot pasta for later meals?

Yes, provided you choose an appropriate method rather than leaving storage until after preparation. KitchenAid’s home guidance covers refrigeration, freezing and drying, with different storage periods for each; follow the guidance for your chosen method and handle the pasta safely.

Are electric pasta-maker parts dishwasher-safe?

Not all of them. Philips describes dishwasher-safe parts for HR2665/93, but KitchenAid says the Pasta Press housing, cutter and pasta plates must be cleaned by hand. Check the instructions for each part of your exact machine or attachment.

What should I check beyond the machine’s shaping options?

Check the exact package’s included discs or accessories, cleaning instructions, warranty terms and availability of parts you may need later. These details matter particularly if your planned shape requires a compatible accessory or you expect to make and clean repeated batches.