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Really appreciate the great video and detailed comparison! I'm between the two and couldn't find a direct head-to-head anywhere else. Good to know that the Imperia is just as good for less money. I may yet spring for the Kitchenaid attachment. Still undecided.
I love my Imperia pasta machine. Mine was a birthday gift years ago. My only bugbear is also with the pasta guide. I don't have issues with the pasta snagging, but with the guide popping out at the merest knock. I wish the was a mechanism for securing it in place. The cutting attachment suits my needs and I haven't found myself wanting an additional one. I have recently seen a electric drive unit which has definitely intrigued me. If you get your hands on one a review would be great.
@@tomwadek I don't find the dial knob that problematic and I like that it clicks into place to stop me going more than one setting. I have more problems with the orientation of the device because I'm a lefty.
When I bought my pasta machine, the store had the Imperia and the Marcato side by side. I had no idea which one to buy. I chose the Marcato because it seemed like it rolled slightly thinner on the narrowest setting. (Someone else down in the comments suggests the same thing.) The knob on the Imperia sounds like a nightmare though. haha. You're right that pros seem to favor Imperia, but they use the much bigger & much more expensive motorized versions.
It's July 2022. The Imperia is $59 and the Marcato is $79. For me, I'll take the Marcato for one reason. I want to make spaghetti, not noodles. The Marcato makes 2mm spaghetti, it's not angel hair, but it is much, much thinner than the Imperia. The Imperia does not make spaghetti - it makes big noodles, and less big noodles. I started with the Imperia and when I saw I had to buy another attachment for spaghetti, I brought it back and bought the Marcato. If you are okay with wide noodles and very wide noodles, and having to buy another head for spaghetti, then the Imperia is fine.
Ive read reviews on both of these machines & they both sound like crap. Metal shavings getting into pasta, rollers not working after 1 -3 uses. Handles are a pain in the crack & the clamp only holds one side down onto the tabnle. Not up for metal shavings in my food. And most types ive checked out like these, they ALL have the same negative feedbacks. Other have black streaks that run through the pasta. All they're doing is making cheap pieces of crap nowadays. Thanks anyway!
We have two pasta machines, one that looks like what you have, attachments were not made for it $25-30 dollars. About 4 yrs ago bought a Philips Smart Pasta Maker Plus, and it is great. You put all the ingredients in turn it on, and 3mins. later, pasta starts coming out with the shape of your choice. I am sure there are a lot of other brands out there to buy, also, don't buy the ones with their own scale, get the less expensive one, the more expensive with the scale is really finicky. ;0)
Oh great observation about the dial, when I was making my choice inspecting the photos, I immediately noticed that shape isn't grab friendly, while Marcato isn't eaither just works in a way where there's no force required to spin it, while Imperia looks to be quite inconvenient and might be 2 handed operation at times to change the setting. Now that I have my Atlas I can confirm it's trouble free mechanism even without any indentation on the dial, it requires firm grip to pull it back and once you do there's next to no resistance to set it, simple design that forces you to start right and then you just can't fail and be frustrated.
The Imperia (home kitchen model, no motor), is prone to dough scrapers breaking. I cannot buy them. The machines are impossible to reassemble, so if you want to spend another 70 or 80 bucks when a 10 cent piece of plastic breaks, then have at it. They suck for parts and repair.
I wish they would make the gears out of solid chrome, or certain stainless steal that`s wont rust, they would cost a lot more but the option should be there,
You seemed almost apologetic about the default spaghetti setting, but never really get back to explaining why. Is it a bit too close to fettuccini? Maybe a bit flat instead of round?
No it’s fine. I can’t remember if it’s too thick or think. I recall it was more like angle hair. I’ve since bought a different attachment for spaghetti
I have an Imperia but for the vast majority of pastas I can’t be bothered setting it up. It seems so much messing around compared to using a Mattarello and spianatoia. Pasta machines, especially electric ones, have a tendency to squash the pasta rather than stretch the gluten. A hand rolled sfoglia feels totally different to anything that’s gone through a machine.
Thanks for your review. The dial issue sound like a huge one because it impacts you EVERY time you turn the dial. You had images of a Bon Appétit demo on 29 different kinds of pasta. I wonder what machine he is using. I like how wide it is. The Imperia by comparison looks much more narrow. You mention that store bought dried pasta requires a boiling time of 6-7 ?minutes, but it's about 14 - 16 min for spaghetti. Thanks again. Thank you.
Great video, thank you! I have a question about stability; when you show the footage of yourself first running the dough through the machine at 13:18 the machine looks wobbly and then you hold it with your other hand. Is it really that unsteady when clamped? Thanks!
It’s mostly because of the table I was filming on. When I use it on my kitchen top it’s a lot more stable but it’s not perfect. Hope that’s helps. Thanks for watching
Love your channel and content. Excellent video! Plz, plz, plz do a kitchen gadget, cookware, knives etc, that are quality items, but on a budget like this video? If you've already done a video like that, can you plz post a link to it so I can find it? Thanks so much for the shares! I really appreciate this! ❤️💯😁👍
I think both these manufactures have their own automatic models. That would be a good place to start but I don’t have any experience with one. Happy cooking.
Thank you so much for this video. I found an Imperia 150 that was barely used still in the box with the owners manual for $6 secondhand . I think I'm going to make pasta tomorrow for the very first time ever.
Kneading requires elbow grease, everything else is a cinch assuming you have a pasta roller machine & cutters. Night and day versus using rolling pin and knife only, now THATS not easy.
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You guys asked for it. Here’s my video on how to make homemade pasta dough.
How To Make Homemade Pasta Dough | Traditional vs Food Processor
ruclips.net/video/pmfzkzE79e8/видео.html
Great comparison!
I went with a Marcato but it was a tough call. The Imperia wasn't on sale and the Marcato was.
Should I make a video on how to make hand made pasta at home? Leave a comment below! :)
Really appreciate the great video and detailed comparison! I'm between the two and couldn't find a direct head-to-head anywhere else. Good to know that the Imperia is just as good for less money.
I may yet spring for the Kitchenaid attachment. Still undecided.
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the kind words. I wish I owned a kitchen aid. Keep me updated! Happy holidays!
Would you chose a hand machine over the kitchenaid attachments ? For its quality and ease of use
I love my Imperia pasta machine. Mine was a birthday gift years ago. My only bugbear is also with the pasta guide. I don't have issues with the pasta snagging, but with the guide popping out at the merest knock. I wish the was a mechanism for securing it in place. The cutting attachment suits my needs and I haven't found myself wanting an additional one. I have recently seen a electric drive unit which has definitely intrigued me. If you get your hands on one a review would be great.
Thanks for watching. I’ll check out the electric drive. How do you feel about the dial knob? Sometimes it can be difficult to operate.
@@tomwadek I don't find the dial knob that problematic and I like that it clicks into place to stop me going more than one setting. I have more problems with the orientation of the device because I'm a lefty.
@@davidbgreensmith thanks
When I bought my pasta machine, the store had the Imperia and the Marcato side by side. I had no idea which one to buy. I chose the Marcato because it seemed like it rolled slightly thinner on the narrowest setting. (Someone else down in the comments suggests the same thing.) The knob on the Imperia sounds like a nightmare though. haha. You're right that pros seem to favor Imperia, but they use the much bigger & much more expensive motorized versions.
It's July 2022. The Imperia is $59 and the Marcato is $79.
For me, I'll take the Marcato for one reason. I want to make spaghetti, not noodles. The Marcato makes 2mm spaghetti, it's not angel hair, but it is much, much thinner than the Imperia. The Imperia does not make spaghetti - it makes big noodles, and less big noodles.
I started with the Imperia and when I saw I had to buy another attachment for spaghetti, I brought it back and bought the Marcato. If you are okay with wide noodles and very wide noodles, and having to buy another head for spaghetti, then the Imperia is fine.
Thanks for sharing
Is it possible you originally bought a knockoff and not an authentic Imperia?
Our family has both the Imperia and the Marcato, and both make 2mm cuts.
Ive read reviews on both of these machines & they both sound like crap. Metal shavings getting into pasta, rollers not working after 1 -3 uses. Handles are a pain in the crack & the clamp only holds one side down onto the tabnle. Not up for metal shavings in my food. And most types ive checked out like these, they ALL have the same negative feedbacks. Other have black streaks that run through the pasta. All they're doing is making cheap pieces of crap nowadays. Thanks anyway!
STRONG vid - thanks, bro. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks for the sub!
We have two pasta machines, one that looks like what you have, attachments were not made for it $25-30 dollars. About 4 yrs ago bought a Philips Smart Pasta Maker Plus, and it is great. You put all the ingredients in turn it on, and 3mins. later, pasta starts coming out with the shape of your choice.
I am sure there are a lot of other brands out there to buy, also, don't buy the ones with their own scale, get the less expensive one, the more expensive with the scale is really finicky. ;0)
I have heard great things about them. thanks for sharing!
Oh great observation about the dial, when I was making my choice inspecting the photos, I immediately noticed that shape isn't grab friendly, while Marcato isn't eaither just works in a way where there's no force required to spin it, while Imperia looks to be quite inconvenient and might be 2 handed operation at times to change the setting.
Now that I have my Atlas I can confirm it's trouble free mechanism even without any indentation on the dial, it requires firm grip to pull it back and once you do there's next to no resistance to set it, simple design that forces you to start right and then you just can't fail and be frustrated.
I really hate the handle lol. It’s too slippery and troublesome to switch gears when you’re in the moment making pasta
The Imperia (home kitchen model, no motor), is prone to dough scrapers breaking. I cannot buy them. The machines are impossible to reassemble, so if you want to spend another 70 or 80 bucks when a 10 cent piece of plastic breaks, then have at it. They suck for parts and repair.
I did not know that. I’ve been using my often with no issues. Thanks for the heads up
I wish they would make the gears out of solid chrome, or certain stainless steal that`s wont rust, they would cost a lot more but the option should be there,
Yeah same but so far I haven’t had issues with mine.
Make a video on how to make the pasta, please!
I have showing two different ways.
Making Pasta Dough at Home | Hand Kneading vs The Food Processor
ruclips.net/video/pmfzkzE79e8/видео.html
Would love to see you make pasta
You seemed almost apologetic about the default spaghetti setting, but never really get back to explaining why. Is it a bit too close to fettuccini? Maybe a bit flat instead of round?
No it’s fine. I can’t remember if it’s too thick or think. I recall it was more like angle hair. I’ve since bought a different attachment for spaghetti
I have an Imperia but for the vast majority of pastas I can’t be bothered setting it up. It seems so much messing around compared to using a Mattarello and spianatoia. Pasta machines, especially electric ones, have a tendency to squash the pasta rather than stretch the gluten. A hand rolled sfoglia feels totally different to anything that’s gone through a machine.
Nice video!
Can I use the Atlas Gear on the Imperia ? Or is it just not compatible?
Good question. Looks like they have different dimensions.
@@tomwadek thank you :)
Thanks for your review. The dial issue sound like a huge one because it impacts you EVERY time you turn the dial. You had images of a Bon Appétit demo on 29 different kinds of pasta. I wonder what machine he is using. I like how wide it is. The Imperia by comparison looks much more narrow.
You mention that store bought dried pasta requires a boiling time of 6-7 ?minutes, but it's about 14 - 16 min for spaghetti.
Thanks again.
Thank you.
Outstanding review!
Thank you kindly!
It'd be cool to see your video on pasta making.
I’ll make one. Thank you for watching. Happy holidays
Great video, thank you! I have a question about stability; when you show the footage of yourself first running the dough through the machine at 13:18 the machine looks wobbly and then you hold it with your other hand. Is it really that unsteady when clamped? Thanks!
It’s mostly because of the table I was filming on. When I use it on my kitchen top it’s a lot more stable but it’s not perfect. Hope that’s helps. Thanks for watching
@@tomwadek That helps, thanks Tom! Now we just need a video on how to make yummy pasta! 😁
@@bentlyist lol. I’ve shot it and I’m in the process of editing it. The video should be out this Sunday morning.
@@tomwadek Sounds good, thanks!
Love your channel and content. Excellent video! Plz, plz, plz do a kitchen gadget, cookware, knives etc, that are quality items, but on a budget like this video?
If you've already done a video like that, can you plz post a link to it so I can find it?
Thanks so much for the shares! I really appreciate this! ❤️💯😁👍
How good is the Imperia with the basic spaghetti attachment to make ramen noodles?
I think it’s wonderful.
Thanks for the nice video, I am picking either one and do you recommend an automatic pasta maker?
I think both these manufactures have their own automatic models. That would be a good place to start but I don’t have any experience with one. Happy cooking.
What are your thoughts on the Kitchenaid pasta attachment?
It’s a great attachment. Overall, the kitchen aid platform is very convenient.
I want electric motorised pasta machine price and how many attachments does it have
Thank you so much for this video.
I found an Imperia 150 that was barely used still in the box with the owners manual for $6 secondhand .
I think I'm going to make pasta tomorrow for the very first time ever.
that's a steal! good find
🙏🙏👍👍
Hi, do you know if the attachments of the marcato will fit on the imperia?
I don’t think so. They are probably propitiatory
Thanks Tom :)
No problem, thank you for watching!
A me i tagliolini non vengono bene come mai
What about the metal used in the maker?
i believe it is stainless steel and chrome plated
Making pasta is "incredibly easy"? Really? Since When..?
yes, making homemade pasta is easily wih the right equipment and is delicious and worth the extra effort.
@@tomwadek It IS worth the extra time, but easy it is not. And I know because I make it.
Kneading requires elbow grease, everything else is a cinch assuming you have a pasta roller machine & cutters. Night and day versus using rolling pin and knife only, now THATS not easy.
@@skyboat345it is very simple
both use Plastic resin anti-static comb -unhygienic ?
I think it’s ok