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Don’t Miss These 12 Pasta Necessities To Add To Your Bridal Registry
Some of the best memories start in the kitchen—especially when pasta is involved. Slow Sunday family dinners. Date nights making fresh tagliatelle. Hosting friends for homemade ravioli and a bottle of wine. These are the kinds of moments that make a house feel like home.
Whether you’re newly engaged, just married or searching for the perfect wedding gift, now’s the time to start building the traditions that bring joy to everyday cooking. And it all starts with the right tools.
From classic pasta rollers to clever shaping gadgets, these 12 essentials are perfect for any couple ready to make homemade pasta part of their story. Because good cookware doesn’t just sit in a cabinet—it sets the stage for how you live, eat and connect.
The perfect pasta night is just the beginning. Discover more registry-worthy picks hand-selected to help you cook, host, and celebrate your next chapter.
Why Pasta-Making Tools Are Perfect for Your Bridal Registry
Pasta essentials offer lasting value and make everyday meals feel special. Here’s a few reasons why they’re worth adding to your wedding list:
- Experience-driven cooking: Homemade pasta is more than a recipe—it’s an activity. From rolling out fresh dough to shaping ravioli by hand, pasta-making turns an ordinary dinner into a shared experience. It’s ideal for date nights, family weekends or entertaining with friends.
- Long-lasting kitchen tools: Quality pasta tools are built to last for years. By registering for high-quality cookware now, you’re investing in items that will serve you well long after the honeymoon is over.
- Great for intentional registries: Pasta tools support a more mindful approach to registry planning. If you’re prioritizing fewer, better pieces that reflect how you want to cook and live together, these essentials belong on your list.
- Adds variety to kitchen basics: Many registries focus on dishes and flatware, but pasta-making tools bring creativity and fun into the mix. They’re a fresh take on kitchen essentials that stand out—and stand the test of time.
Top Pasta Tools and Gifts
Atlas 150 Pasta Machine
This Italian-made pasta maker machine is the heart of homemade pasta.
With adjustable settings for thickness and attachments for different shapes, the Atlas 150 lets you roll out everything from delicate lasagna sheets to ribbons of fettuccine with ease. It’s the kind of tool that makes cooking together feel like an experience—and the results are always worth it.
Sur La Table Ravioli Tablet and Rolling Pin
If you’re looking to make ravioli in batches, this rolling pin is a dream.
Just roll it across your dough and filling, and you’ve got uniform rows in seconds. It’s efficient without losing the charm of handmade—and a perfect match for couples who like working side by side in the kitchen.
Sur La Table Ravioli and Tortellini Starter Set
This Italian-made pasta maker set includes a ravioli tablet, rolling pin, two square stamps, two round stamps, a pasta cutter and a pastry wheel—everything you need to create beautiful, hand-shaped pasta at home.
Whether you’re crafting delicate tortellini or hearty ravioli, this thoughtfully designed kit brings the tools of traditional pasta-making into your kitchen.
Sur La Table Pasta Starter Set
Unlike the ravioli- and tortellini-specific kits, this set is designed for broader pasta-making adventures.
It includes the everyday essentials—like a rolling pin, dough scraper and drying rack—that form the foundation of fresh pasta from start to finish. Perfect for beginners or couples building out their kitchen from scratch, it’s a versatile set that supports everything from classic strands of tagliatelle to experimental shapes.
Sur La Table Olivewood Pasta Fork
Carved from Mediterranean olivewood, this pasta fork features long, gently curved prongs that make it easy to lift and serve strands of spaghetti or linguine.
The rich, natural grain adds warmth and character to any table—equally fitting for a quiet dinner for two or a lively night of entertaining.
Marcato Pasta Drying Rack
A simple solution that makes a big difference, this collapsible rack holds freshly cut noodles as they dry, helping prevent sticking and clumping.
Made by the same company behind the iconic Atlas machine, it folds flat for easy storage. For anyone serious about homemade pasta, it’s a behind-the-scenes essential that keeps the process flowing smoothly.
Stainless Steel Spider Skimmer
Light, quick, and endlessly useful, this tool is ideal for scooping gnocchi, ravioli or long pasta straight from boiling water without breakage.
The wide basket design lets water drain instantly, while the long handle keeps your hands away from steam. It’s one of those tools you don’t know you need—until you do.
Sur La Table Gnocchi Board
Hand-rolled gnocchi are a labor of love, and this board gives them the traditional ridges that help sauce cling just right.
Made from durable beechwood, it adds a polished look to the process and is easy to clean. It’s a subtle but thoughtful registry addition for anyone who wants to perfect the details.
Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender
A quiet hero of pasta night, this immersion blender is perfect for blending smooth tomato sauces right in the pot or emulsifying a fresh pesto without extra cleanup.
It’s compact, easy to store and especially handy when you’re cooking smaller batches. A thoughtful registry addition for couples who love finishing touches and everyday convenience.
Staub Cast Iron Perfect Pan, 4 qt.
Ideal for tossing pasta in sauce, browning aromatics or simmering hearty ragù’s, this enameled cast iron pan is as durable as it is beautiful.
With sloped sides and excellent heat retention, it moves effortlessly from stovetop to oven to table. A timeless piece you’ll keep for decades—and pull out for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday meals.
Marcato Pasta Wheel Cutter
Whether you’re crafting hand-cut pappardelle or shaping filled pasta, this set gives you total control over your dough.
With three interchangeable wheels—straight, tight zigzag and wide zigzag—you can switch up your cut depending on the shape you’re after. The fluted edges add a decorative touch, while the sturdy, comfortable handle makes it easy to work with.
Vitamix® A3500 Gourmet Smartprep Kitchen System Blender with Food Processor Attachment
For couples ready to invest in a kitchen workhorse, this high-performance system goes well beyond blending.
The blender handles everything from creamy pasta sauces to vibrant veggie purées, while the food processor attachment makes prepping ingredients—or even mixing pasta dough—fast and effortless.
Sleek, smart, and incredibly versatile, it’s a big-ticket registry item that earns its place on the counter every day.
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The perfect pasta night is just the beginning. Discover more registry-worthy picks hand-selected to help you cook, host, and celebrate your next chapter.
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