The new attachment from KitchenAid makes the art of pasta simpler than ever. Pay attention: It's currently on sale for under $150. 🥳
Instead of switching between separate tools, this attachment rolls pasta dough and cuts it into spaghetti or fettuccine in one compact unit. It connects to any residential KitchenAid stand mixer and uses the mixer’s power to keep things steady and consistent.
For anyone curious about an electric pasta maker but not ready for another countertop appliance, this attachment turns a familiar mixer into a reliable pasta setup.
The 3-in-1 Pasta Attachment Streamlines the Process
Previous KitchenAid pasta maker tools worked well, but they required swapping attachments mid-process. That pause mattered, especially when dough was already rolled.
“The new 3-in-1 design integrates the pasta sheet roller, fettuccine cutter, and spaghetti cutter into a single unit," highlights Chad Ries, Global Brand Director for KitchenAid Small Appliances. "This means no more swapping: You can roll and cut your pasta without pausing to switch between multiple separate stand mixer attachments.”
The roller makes 5-inch sheets with eight thickness settings, which covers everything from lasagna to filled pastas. Once the sheet is ready, you can feed it straight into the cutter you choose.
KitchenAid Mixer Pasta Attachment vs. Electric Pasta Maker
Home cooks usually have a preference, and usually the difference in tools comes down to space, control, and how you like to cook. I own both a manual and electric pasta maker, but I still think the KitchenAid attachment is a great value add.
The entire KitchenAid system lets you control the dough from start to finish! Mix it, rest it, roll it, and cut it, easy-peasy lemon squeezy.
Unlike a manual pasta maker machine, the mixer offers steady power, and the attachment keeps things aligned.
Standalone electric pasta machines sometimes mix and extrude pasta automatically. That can be fast, but the texture and shape options are more limited.
At the end of the day, it comes down to preference, but the KitchenAid setup offers more flexibility without adding another appliance to your kitchen.
Metal vs. Plastic: Which Version Makes Sense
The 3-in-1 Pasta Attachment is available in both metal (KSM3MPA - $249.99) and plastic (KSM3PPA - $199.99). Both include a cleaning tool and work with the same mixers.
“KitchenAid offers both metal and plastic versions of the 3-in-1 Pasta Attachment to allow consumers to choose based on their preferred price point," shared Ries. "Both are built from durable, high-quality materials to deliver a versatile pasta-making experience.”
The metal version feels heavier and may appeal to frequent pasta makers. The plastic version costs less and still delivers the same rolling and cutting results; however, some cooks prefer the weight and finish of metal for long-term use.
Can beginners use this pasta attachment without experience?
Votes for yes! Pasta feels intimidating at first, but if you can make the dough recipe and follow basic pasta ratios, the pasta machine does the hard work. The thickness dial is clear, the cutters are built in, and the mixer keeps speed consistent. It removes a lot of guesswork, for sure.
What types of pasta can you make with this attachment?
This attachment handles rolled pasta styles. You can make lasagna sheets, spaghetti, fettuccine, and dough sheets for ravioli or tortellini. It does not extrude pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni. Those require a different type of electric pasta maker.
