The roller and cutter pieces sit side by side ... Although we love how this machine automates the pasta-making process, it’s important to remember that it’s a bit large and bulky.

Whether you’re looking for a traditional pasta maker or an electric model that does the grunt work for you, here’s our review ...

The process was smooth, with the machine producing silky, unpuckered pasta through its non-stick rollers. Usefully, you can use one hand to change levels while the other holds the pasta.

Our top picks will have you churning out impressive homemade noodles. Nick DeSimone is a pasta-obsessed vegetarian chef who spent nearly 10 years in restaurants before becoming a food writer.