Sur La Table Manual Pasta Maker Va Bene — Stainless Steel Juniper Green, Hand‑crank with 9‑setting Rollers & Cutters

The Sur La Table Va Bene manual pasta maker is a stainless-steel, hand-crank roller and cutter that produces adjustable sheets and ribbons of fresh pasta—spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna or dumpling skins—right at your countertop.

Whether you want silky lasagna sheets or firm, homemade spaghetti, this compact pasta machine helps you transform simple dough into a variety of shapes and thicknesses. Built from stainless steel with a detachable handle, clamp and a pair of cutters, the Va Bene is designed for cooks who enjoy hands-on preparation and consistent results without the need for electric power.

How does the Va Bene make different pasta thicknesses?

The roller has nine indexed settings that let you go from thick dough to wafer-thin pasta sheets. Turn the removable handle to pass dough between rollers repeatedly, lowering the setting as the sheet becomes smoother and thinner until you reach your preferred thickness.

• Nine numbered positions from coarse to fine for precise control
• Wide roller accommodates lasagna or larger sheets up to roughly 150mm
• Hand crank provides tactile feedback to avoid overworking dough

Can it cut noodles and what sizes are available?

The included detachable shaper converts rolled sheets into classic pasta ribbons. Swap the cutter onto the front of the machine to produce uniform spaghetti or fettuccine strands suitable for a wide range of sauces and preparations.

• Spaghetti cutter yields approx. 2.0 mm strands for light sauces
• Fettuccine cutter produces approx. 6.0 mm ribbons for richer sauces
• Sheets can be used whole for lasagna or trimmed into dumpling skins

What accessories and stability features come with the machine?

The Va Bene comes ready to work with a removable handle and a sturdy clamp that secures the base to your counter. The handle snaps into place for smooth rolling, and the clamp keeps both the machine and your hands steady while you feed dough through the rollers.

• Detachable metal handle for easy storage and secure cranking
• Counter clamp included to prevent slipping during use
• Removable cutter/attachment for quick changeovers between sheet and ribbon modes

How should I care for and store the pasta maker?

Because it’s stainless steel with mechanical parts, the Va Bene should be cleaned carefully by hand and kept dry to preserve performance. Remove loose dough scraps with a brush and wipe metal surfaces with a damp cloth; avoid immersing the full unit in water.

• Hand wash only; do not submerge the whole machine
• Dry thoroughly after cleaning to prevent surface spots or rust
• Store disassembled components (handle and cutter) to save space

Who is this for: The Sur La Table Va Bene manual pasta maker is ideal for home cooks who enjoy hands-on foodcraft, small households looking to impress guests with fresh pasta, and anyone who prefers manual control over commercial or electric machines. It’s well suited for baker-chefs, weekend pasta experimenters, and cooks who want a durable stainless-steel tool that produces consistent sheets and cut ribbons without electricity.