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So you found yourself looking for a decent pasta maker. There are many manufacturers of pasta makers and in this post we will outline the various manufacturers. This post isn’t intended to sell you on any specific brand it’s only to make you aware of the different manufacturers.
Marcato Atlas Pasta Maker
Marcato is a pasta maker manufacturer that is based in Campodarsego Italy, a province near Padua. Production at Marcato started in 1938 with Otello Marcato.
Cusinapro Pasta Maker
Cusinapro is another manufacturer. There isn’t any information on their homepage about their history but there are reviews of their products. Some of the reviews are mixed but they are another option for pasta makers.
Norpro Pasta Maker
Norpro is an appliance company that has been making kitchen appliances since 1973. Their pasta makers have received some bad reviews but their pasta maker attachments have received excellent reviews.
Imperia Pasta Maker
Imperia are probably one of the well known manufacturers. Imperia are an Italian manufacturer that has been in business since 1932. Their pasta makers have received some pretty good reviews but not so much for their attachments.
Viante is another pasta maker brand that has very little information about the company. Their electric pasta maker has received some mixed reviews and the reviews are worth looking at before buying.
Lello doesn’t really have any information about their company but their pasta makers have received decent reviews. Like anything, due your due diligence before buying.
Conclusion
There are many pasta maker manufacturers, some have good reviews, and some have mixed reviews. It’s important to look at what previous buyers have to say about the pasta makers or any product for that matter. Consumer that have purchased a product and had a negative experience with the product will want to warn others so pay attention to what previous customers have to say when purchasing a pasta maker.
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Viante CUC-25PM Review
The Viante CUC-25PM is an electric pasta maker that comes with nine interchangeable discs. The Viante CUC-25PM has a built in measuring spoon and an onboard tool storage. This pasta maker comes with a built in motor to knead and mix pasta dough. The additional discs allow for creating a variety of lasagna, fettuccine, linguine, biscotti and other types of pasta.
Viante CUC-25PM Electric Pasta Maker with 9 Interchangeable Discs
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 List Price: $169.99 Sale Price: $122.37 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping 
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Product Description
Fresh homemade pasta tastes even better without the work. The Viante CUC-25PM makes 9 different types of pasta shapes and also biscotti and quickly mixes and kneads the dough to the correct consistency. The transparent viewing window lets user check consistency of dough.
Details
- Electric pasta maker effortlessly mixes and kneads pasta dough
- Transparent viewing window; quick-reference icons on side panel
- Removable measuring spoon built into chamber's lid; on-board tool storage
- Includes 8 pasta discs, 1 biscotti disc, knife, and cleaning tool
- Measures approximately 12-4/5 by 13-8/9 by 15 inches
Viante CUC-25PM Pros
Many consumers praised how easy it was to create pasta with the Viante CUC-25PM. They also noted that the pasta maker was easy to break down and put back together. This makes for easy cleanup when the pasta making process is over. One user mentioned that he tried the let it dry before cleaning and cleaning right away and found that cleaning the washable parts when the dough is moist is easier than waiting for it to dry. The discs are easier to clean when the dough is dry and this pasta maker comes with a cleaning tool to help this process. Many users claimed that the entire process from making to cooking the pasta took around 30 minutes. This is relatively fast if you think about doing it by hand.
Viante CUC-25PM Cons
Three consumers claimed that the motor had burnt out on their pasta maker. One consumer said that it was due to poor packaging, another stated that when they started it began making loud noises and then the engine seized, and the last said it was due to poor design. Consumers also complained that the parts for the Viante CUC-25PM looked cheap and were made of plastic.
Conclusion
Although the reviews are mixed for the Viante CUC-25PM there were more positive reviews than negative reviews and we have decided to recommend this pasta maker. This doesn’t mean we ignore the negative reviews but if you find yourself with a defective product, by all means, return the product. Most consumers found that the Viante CUC-25PM was easy to use and easy to break down and clean. Another great addition to this product is the eight extra discs that come with the pasta maker. This allows for the easy creation of different kinds of pasta. Overall, the Viante CUC-25PM is a decent buy in our opinion.
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