Chitarra Pasta Maker

Chitarra Pasta Maker (Made in Italy) The chitarra (pronounced key-tahr-rah) is a traditional wooden pasta maker dating back to the 1800s, originating in Chieti in Italy’s Abruzzo region. Named for its resemblance to a guitar, the chitarra looks like a double-sided harp, strung with parallel wires that cut pasta cleanly as the dough is pressed through. Simple, intuitive, and deeply satisfying to use, this tool produces beautifully textured pasta with a rustic, handmade feel — the kind you can’t get from rollers alone. How to use: Roll pasta dough flat, then use a rolling pin to press it through the wires. The slanted center board allows the cut pasta to slide off easily. Flip the chitarra to choose your cut: Angel hair: ~3 mm Fettuccine: ~5 mm Care: Hand wash only Details: Double-sided wooden frame Natural wood construction Made in Italy Best used for: Angel hair, fettuccine, and rustic handmade pasta A beautiful, old-world tool for pasta lovers who enjoy slowing down and doing things the traditional way.