Tools to Make Pasta: A Guide for Every Home Chef

Making pasta from scratch is a delightful experience, and having the right tools can make it even more enjoyable. Here’s a list of our favorite tools and tips to elevate your pasta-making game:

1. Rolling Pin (Natural Stone Roller) - MATTARELLO

A heavy rolling pin, preferably made of natural stone, is our go-to tool for rolling out pasta dough. The weight of the roller makes the process much easier, giving you smooth, even sheets of dough with less effort. Don’t have a rolling pin? An old, washed wine bottle can work in a pinch!

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2. Pasta Cutter - Taglia Pasta

A pasta cutter is essential for creating perfect spaghetti alla chitarra, tagliatelle, and other classic shapes. This versatile tool ensures precision and speed in cutting your pasta.

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3. Ravioli Molds and Specialty Shapes

For making unique pasta creations like star-shaped ravioli or other fun designs, we sometimes borrow tools from our kids! These molds are perfect for adding a playful touch to your pasta dishes.

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4. Improvised Pasta Tools

No fancy tools? No problem! A simple wine glass can double as a cutter for round pasta shapes like ravioli or tortellini.

5. Flour Recommendations

High-quality flour is the foundation of great pasta. Here are some of our favorites:

• Fior di Loto - Farina di Grano Khorasan Kamut, 500g

• Senatore Cappelli Organic Whole Wheat Durum Flour (5kg)

• Organic Type 0 Flour (5kg)

• Alce Nero Flour

The flour we use during our cooking classes comes from Molino Bongermino.