Who each machine suits

Hosts preparing noodles for several guests

If you would rather make one larger batch than repeat small runs, compare each model’s stated output with your serving plan. Philips specifies up to eight portions in one go for the HR2665/93.

Cooks who want control over noodle ribbons

If rolled sheets and a choice of ribbon shapes matter more than automatic extrusion, look at the included cutters. Marcato lists sheet and ribbon accessories for Pasta Fresca, while Nisbets lists thickness settings and built-in ribbon cutters for Imperia Pasta Presto Model 700.

First-time makers seeking fewer preparation steps

If managing dough through successive rolling passes sounds cumbersome, an automatic extruder may suit you. Philips describes the HR2665/93 as fully automated, with guidance for adding liquid; follow its recipe instructions for the dough you intend to make.

What matters when choosing

Fully automatic extrusion

Choose it when: You want the machine to mix ingredients and shape noodles with less handling between stages.

Bear in mind: Dies shape the dough instead of progressively rolling it into a sheet; KitchenAid’s guide also distinguishes the stiffer dough used for extrusion from rolled-pasta dough.

Motorised rolling and cutting

Choose it when: You want to set sheet thickness before cutting egg noodles into ribbons.

Bear in mind: You may still need to portion and feed dough through the machine; whether dough mixing is built in depends on the model.

Concern What to check Who it matters to
Batch size and workflow Compare stated portions or dough capacity with your recipe and guest count; check which preparation stages are automatic. When I am serving several guests, I want to avoid repeated small runs while getting the meal ready. Around 42% of consumers put batch preparation first.
Noodle shape and thickness Check the included die or cutter for the exact variant, and whether the machine offers sheet-thickness settings. If I have a particular egg-noodle ribbon in mind, I want control over its shape rather than a different format. Around 33% of consumers prioritise ribbon control.
Cleaning and storage Read the cleaning instructions for the exact parts and check the space needed for the machine and its accessories. Once the meal is over, I want a machine I can clean and put away without making future use a chore. For around 25% of consumers, that practicality comes first.

Buying pitfalls

  • Assuming every machine makes the same egg noodle

    Rollers cut ribbons from sheets, while extruders push dough through shaping dies. A tagliatelle-style disc is not the same mechanism as a tagliatelle cutter.

    Decide on the shape you want to serve, then check the included discs or cutters for the exact model and variant.

  • Planning the whole meal around a capacity label

    Philips states portions for the HR2665/93, while Marcato states flour, liquid and dough-bowl amounts for Pasta Fresca. Those figures describe different measures and do not, by themselves, establish how many servings your recipe will yield.

    Compare the stated capacity with your guest count and serving size, and make a trial batch before the dinner party.

  • Assuming an overseas plug is ready for the intended socket

    An appliance listing does not establish that the version delivered has a suitable connection or the information required for its destination. Great Britain and Northern Ireland have different applicable provisions.

    Before ordering, check the supplied version’s marking, safety instructions and connection for where you will use it.

  • Assuming every attachment can go in the dishwasher

    Philips describes dishwasher-safe parts for the HR2665/93, but cleaning instructions vary by machine and component.

    Read the exact manual’s directions for cleaning dies, cutters and parts that retain dough residue.

Brands to consider

Philips

The HR2665/93 is an automatic extruder to consider when batch output and fewer manual stages matter most.

  • Philips specifies up to eight portions in one go, liquid guidance and an included tagliatelle shaping disc for this model.
  • Its die-shaped output does not provide the same progressive sheet-thickness control as a roller.

Marcato

Pasta Fresca combines electric dough preparation with accessories for rolled sheets and ribbons.

  • Marcato states a mix of 500 grams of flour and 250 grams of liquid per cycle, and lists lasagne, fettuccine and tagliolini accessories as included.
  • Other listed shapes are add-ons; check what comes with the exact package.

Imperia

Pasta Presto Model 700 is a motorised roller and cutter for cooks focused on sheets and flat ribbons.

  • Nisbets lists 15 cm rollers, six thickness settings and built-in tagliatelle and fettuccine cutters.
  • If automatic dough mixing matters to you, check the exact machine’s instructions rather than assuming it is part of the rolling process.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I use an extruder or a roller for egg noodles?

Choose a roller and cutter if you want to set sheet thickness before cutting ribbons; choose an extruder if you favour automatic shaping and it includes a suitable die. KitchenAid’s guide distinguishes the dough used for these two methods, so follow the recipe guidance for your chosen machine.

Can one batch serve a dinner party?

That depends on the model, your recipe and your serving sizes. Philips states that the HR2665/93 makes up to eight portions in one go; Marcato gives Pasta Fresca’s mixing quantities as 500 grams of flour and 250 grams of liquid per cycle. Test the planned recipe before counting on a single batch.

Will an electric pasta maker mix the dough for me?

Some models will, but electric rolling does not by itself mean automatic mixing. Philips describes the HR2665/93 as fully automated, and Marcato describes Pasta Fresca as a kneading machine with pasta accessories; check the dough-preparation steps for any other model you consider.

What should I check before washing the attachments?

Follow the instructions for each part of the exact model. Philips describes dishwasher-safe parts for the HR2665/93, but that does not mean every cutter, die or attachment on other machines can be washed the same way.

What electrical details matter when buying for use in the UK?

Check the marking, safety instructions and plug or connection on the version that will be supplied to you. Great Britain’s Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 concern electrical equipment placed on its market; check the applicable requirements separately if the appliance is being supplied for use in Northern Ireland.