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- Homemade Pasta Tools: Give your fresh homemade pasta that classic texture we all love with our shaper set! It comes with 2 pcs gnocchi boards, 2 pcs garganelli sticks, and 1 pc dough scraper, perfect for your gnocchi, cavatelli, macaroni, or tortellini; Make authentic pasta with ease having the right tools...ours!
- Durable Craft: Our pasta-making set features an attractive, high-quality, and sustainable bamboo fibers construction, free from questionable chemicals, for great durability over the years; The gnocchi paddle was designed and crafted with a built-in handle for ease of use, and deep, sharp stamp grooves, for rolling potato dumplings and shaping other homemade pasta without ever sticking;
- Patterned Pasta: Use this textured paddle, measuring 9.4 x 2.7 inches, for rolling and shaping your gnocchi, cavatelli, or whatever pasta you make on it; The raised lines texture the gnocchi with the classic ridged shape, helping any simple tomato sauce, fresh pesto, or whatever creative spin you dream up, stick better to the pasta;
- Practical Wood Scraper: Replace your old plastic dough scraper with a bamboo version, the more grain the better; It measures 5.1 x 2.1 inches, this lightweight scraper is the ideal tool for cutting, scraping, and transferring sourdough from your work surface; It will come in handy frequently during the pasta-making process and not only;
- Keep Rolling Your Pasta: A small bamboo roller completes our set, a real help when making garganelli pasta; This pin measures 5.1 x 0.4 inches, and is perfect for rolling other kinds of dough, from pasta to pizza and cakes;
- Fantes Cousin Liana’s Gnocchi Board easily forms pasta dough into authentic Italian gnocchi
- Made in Italy from natural beechwood; easy-grip handle maintains the perfect angle and keeps board steady for easier use
- Ridges help shape pasta and add texture which will hold more sauce; works nicely as a cavatelli maker, too
- Forms a more consistent shape than using a fork; won’t flatten delicate dough; same size pieces cook more evenly and make more attractive presentation
- Easy to use and clean; wipe with a dry cloth or brush
- Unique tool for Garganelli
- Traditional Gnocchi board
- Natural beechwood
- Handwash recommended
- 100-Percent Made in Italy
- BOARD: Our gnocchi board is the perfect tool for making traditional Italian gnocchi at home. The board is made of solid wood, it has a grooved surface that helps to create the perfect ridges on the gnocchi, giving them the traditional texture and appearance.
- DESIGN: Perfect ridges that form grooves on the gnocchi with an easy hand-movement. Grooves txture let the gnocchi hold more souce on it adding a secret to you perfect pasta dish. The gnocchi will cook more evenly and get a consistent shape with a beutiful presentation.
- EXPERIENCE: Choose the gnocchi pasta for a special dinging experience, or make it a family moment, preparing it with your kids in an enjoyable time. It's also a great way to impress your friends and family with your own homemade gnocchi.
- SIZE: 6.5" x 1.7" x 0.7"
- QUALITY GUARANTEED - Every product is 100% guaranteed. Will solve any issues that may appear with the product.
- Pasta Making Tools: we will provide you with 4 pieces wooden gnocchi boards and 4 pieces pasta rollers, which can easily meet your different pastry making needs and bring you a relaxed and simple experience
- Proper Sizes for Using: gnocchi pasta board with handle is about 8.46 x 3.35 x 0.59 inches/ 21.5 x 8.5 x 1.5 cm, the gnocchi roller is about 7.09 inches/ 18 cm long, easy to carry and hold, which are ideal kitchen tools for different pasta making occasions
- Reliable to Use: gnocchi paddle and gnocchi roller are made of quality wood material, safe and odorless, reusable and not easy to deform or break, you can wipe them with a dry cloth or brush, avoid placing in a wet place
- Ridge Design: the gnocchi board wood is designed with ridges, which is convenient to shape the pasta and can add textures to the surface, which allows for more sauce on the surface of pasta, nice for you to choose
- Useful Pasta Making Accessories: our gnocchi board set can be applied in pastas, gnocchi, and butter making, practical for your gnocchi, cavatelli, macaroni or tortellini, providing you with tools to easily make authentic pasta
- ✔️【MAKE PERFECT GNOCCHI】- This unique gnocchi board, a must-have pasta tool in every kitchen, which are ideal kitchen tools for different pasta making occasions.This gnocchi roller is all you need to create deep grooves that make your pasta hold more of that delicious sauce.
- ✔️【EASY TO USE & STORAGE】- Our gnocchi board is not only easy to handle but also conveniently designed for storage. With its natural beechwood construction, Perfect Pasta Tools for Authentic Homemade Gnocchi and Garganelli.
- ✔️【PRODUCT SIZE】- gnocchi pasta board with handle is about 8.46 x 3.35 x 0.79 inches,easy to carry and hold.This Italian board allows you to make the perfect pasta shape every time with minimal effort.
- ✔️【Durable & Easy Maintenance】- To maintain the quality of your natural beechwood gnocchi board, we recommend hand wash. Preserve the durability and longevity of your pasta tool.
- ✔️【Ideal Gift Option 】- Our gnocchi board is a beautiful addition to any kitchen decor, making it a perfect housewarming or wedding gift. Delight your family and friends with a tool that brings authentic pasta making experience right at their home.
- Useful Pasta Making Tools: our wood gnocchi paddles can be applied in pastas, gnocchi, and butter making, practical for your gnocchi, cavatelli, macaroni or tortellini, providing you with tools to easily make authentic pasta
- Safe and Reliable Material: these gnocchi makers are made of quality wood material, not easy to break or deform, safe to use and will not break easily, so they can serve you for a long time
- Practical Ridge Design: these pasta making tools are designed with ridges, which are convenient to shape the pasta and add texture to the surface, which allows for more sauce on the surface of pasta, nice for you to choose
- Suitable Using Size: each wood gnocchi paddle measures approx. 23 x 7 cm/ 9.1 x 2.8 inches, which is a suitable size for you to use and store, please confirm the size you need before purchase
- What You Will Get: you will receive a package including 3 pieces of gnocchi boards, the quantity is sufficient to satisfy your daily use and replacement, and they are well packed in order to keep them from breaking during transportation
- DESIGNED BY MAKERS FOR MAKERS – The best features of our favorite antique gnocchi board and butter paddles went in to make these more comfortable to hold with wide blades and deeper grooves for grip and even straps to hang them in your kitchen
- HANDCRAFT TRADITIONAL POTATO GNOCCHI - no fancy gnocchi machine needed - just your hands and this simple gnocchi roller to make deep grooves to catch all the delicious sauce. Includes a second gnocchi paddle so you can teach the kids too.
- SERVE REAL BUTTER AT YOUR TABLE - Keep warm hands away while you make your own butter with ease - mold pats of butter, roll butter balls, shape stick butter and press buttermilk. Easier to use and clean - wide handles, longer blades and deeper grooves.
- KITCHEN GIFTS FOR COOKS - need foodie gifts for a housewarming or host gift? Looking for unusual kitchen gadgets as gifts for chefs or aspiring chefs? These are the perfect Italian gift ideas for a plastic free, natural kitchen or kids kitchen tools
- SUSTAINABLE PLASTIC FREE SIMPLE - with this hand pasta roller, potatoes and a little pasta flour from Italy you can make real Italian pasta without a fancy pasta machine. Ask any Italian pasta maker they will choose a wooden pasta board for pasta making
- Package includes: you will receive 4 pieces of gnocchi board set, including stainless steel potato ricer masher with 3 interchangeable discs, plastic trapezoidal baking scraper, dowel wooden rolling pin and garganelli homemade pasta stripper paddle; These 4 kitchen tools can meet your different needs, so that you can make delicious food at home
- Gnocchi pasta board stripper with paddle: the size of the gnocchi pasta board stripper with paddle is approx. 8.4 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches/ 21.5 x 6 x 1.5 cm, and it is made of wood material, which is safe and sturdy for you to use, stable in construction; The whole appearance design of it is simple and generous, and the ridges design on the surface helps shape spaghetti or other pasta
- Dowel wooden rolling pin: the size of the dowel wooden rolling pin is approx. 5.9 x 0.3 inches/ 15 x 0.8 cm, it is suitable for different types of dough, such as pizza, pie crusts, bread, Chinese dumpling, tortilla, tarts and more; The rolling pin is made of wood and the surface is smooth enough to avoid dough sticking to it
- Stainless steel potato ricer masher: the size of the stainless steel potato ricer masher is approx. 10.4 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches/ 26.5 x 9 x 9 cm, and it's material is stainless steel, which is not easily be deformed and corroded; The potato ricer masher is equipped with 3 different discs in various holes, you can replace according to your need for making different mashed potato and noddles, and the main body and discs can be disassembled to clean
- Plastic trapezoidal baking scraper: the size of the plastic trapezoidal baking scraper is approx. 5.1 x 3.5 inches/ 13 x 9 cm, it is made of plastic material, no odd smell and long lasting to use, the eyelet design makes it easy to be hung on hook, so it is convenient to hang for keeping dry and clean; The smooth surface of the scraper helps you move the dough from the bowl or shaping it around
- Wooden Pasta Board is made of 1" thick Beachwood
- Gnocchi and Cavatelli Board measures 8" x 5" x 1"
- Pasta making just got easier! Make perfect Gnocchi and Cavatelli every time! Wooden pasta board has ridges that let you quickly create ridges on your gnocchi.
- Grooved Pasta Board can also be used to create grooved European style butter balls!
- Wood Handle makes it easy to form Italian pastas on the board's surface
- ✔️【MAKE PERFECT GNOCCHI】- Unique tool for Garganelli. 2-in-1 gnocchi maker and garganelli maker. Traditional gnocchi board are made from natural beechwood which gives you a soft grip and the gnocchi or pasta dough does not stick. No fancy gnocchi machine needed - just your hands and this simple gnocchi roller to make deep grooves to catch all the delicious sauce.
- ✔️【EASY TO USE & STORAGE】- It is not only easy to use but also easy to store. Natural beechwood gnocchi and garganelli maker has an ergonomic handle with a hole on board for storage garganelli pin. This way you always know where the pin is and just avoid the chance of losing it in the storage drawer. The second hole is at the top of the board so you can hook the whole board on any kitchen hook or hanger.
- ✔️【PRODUCT SIZE】- Natural Beechwood Gnocchi board is just over 8 inches in length and 3.1 inches in width. It is really easy and comfortable to hold it by the handle. A gnocchi board that will allow you to make gnocchi with ridges to soak all that juicy sauce you prepared.
- ✔️【HANDWASH RECOMMEDED】- Product made of Natural beechwood. It is important to mention that if you want to maintain the quality of a wooden gnocchi board you should always hand wash it.
- ✔️【PERFECT GIFT IDEA 】- The gnocchi board and garganelli pasta rod look amazing in any home and compliments any kitchen with the natural wood look. It’s is a perfect kitchen gift idea. Whether giving it to your family member or friend, it makes for a great gift for any occasion, especially a wedding or housewarming gift.
- Practical Kitchen Sets: the package comes with 1 pasta board, 1 dough roller, 1 cutting board scraper tool, 3 pieces in total, which are sufficient for meeting your daily use demands, and you can also share with your friends
- Proper Size: the gnocchi board measures about 25 x 10 cm/ 9.84 x 3.94 inches, the bread butter roller measures about 18 cm/ 7.09 inches long, and the gnocchi scraper is about 13 x 9 cm/ 5.12 x 3.54 inches, suitable sizes make them lightweight and convenient for you to use
- Safe and Sturdy to Use: this gnocchi maker is made of quality wood material, coming with smooth surface, safe and odorless, reliable and reusable, and not easy to deform or break, so you can use it for a long time; Note: the product needs warm water washed by hand after use
- 4 in 1 Structure Design: the wood pasta board for gnocchi contains 4 different engraved patterns designs, which can be applied for making gnocchi, pasta and so on, and it will not stick on the surface, no auxiliary tool is needed, suitable for your gnocchi, macaroni, or tortellini
- Useful Cutter and Roller: the pasta roller and pasta cutter can help you cut sizes, it can help move the dough from the bowl or shaping it around; And the roller is also lightweight and convenient for you to carry, which will be a useful tool when you are baking, helping you cook a variety of food
- Made of Beechwood
- Wooden paddle is the perfect item to curl your garganelli
- Wooden ridges provides traditional look to both your gnocchi and garganelli
- Made in Italy
- Imported by Tomson Casa
- 100% made and assembled in Italy
- Easily prepare Gnocchi or Garganelli at home
- Made of solid wood that has been treated to guarantee high resistance to surface wear and no harmful particles are released onto the pasta, even after many uses
- Ergonomic grip and robust teeth ensures only light pressure needed to create any type of Gnocchi
- Easy to clean: let dry for 30 minutes before cleaning with a dry brush or cloth
- Simple and Practical - The most popular Italian traditional style gnocchi board, easy to make Italian taste.
- The Material - This pasta paddle is made of bamboo, comfortable hand feeling, stable at the best angle.
- The Magical Use - Pasta board can increase the texture of the dough, and the resulting stripes can hold more sauce.
- Easy to Clean - Does not support dishwasher, please wipe the gnocchi maker gently with a dry cloth, hanging design.
- Detail and Size - 2 pcs of gnocchi butter paddles, 9.64 x 2.75 x 0.4 inch.
- Gnocchi Board Tool Set: we will provide you with 2 pieces rolling pins and 2 pieces pasta boards designed in different patterns, which can easily meet your different pastry making needs and bring you a relaxed and simple experience
- Size for Easy Using: the size of gnocchi board is about 25 x 10 cm/ 10 x 4 inches, the dowel wood rolling pin is about 18 cm/ 7 inches long, suitable for different pasta making occasions, ideal kitchen tools
- Reliable Wood Material: these pasta making accessories are made of quality wood material, coming with smooth surface, safe and odorless, reliable and reusable, and not easy to deform or break, so you can use it for a long time; Note that the product needs warm water washed by hand after use
- Practical and Creative Patterns: the wood gnocchi board contains 8 different engraved patterns designs in total, which can be applied for making gnocchi, pasta and so on, and it will not stick on the surface, no auxiliary tool is needed, suitable for your gnocchi, macaroni, or tortellini
- Thoughtful Gift: the pasta making tool will be an ideal kitchen accessory for daily use, and they will also be a nice housewarming gift to your friends, colleagues, neighbors, or any other people, and they will be pleased to receive them
- ✔️【MAKE PERFECT GNOCCHI】- Unique tool for Garganelli. 2-in-1 gnocchi maker and garganelli maker. Traditional gnocchi board are made from natural beechwood which gives you a soft grip and the gnocchi or pasta dough does not stick. No fancy gnocchi machine needed - just your hands and this simple gnocchi roller to make deep grooves to catch all the delicious sauce.
- ✔️【EASY TO USE & STORAGE】- It is not only easy to use but also easy to store. Natural beechwood gnocchi and garganelli maker has an ergonomic handle with a hole on board for storage garganelli pin. This way you always know where the pin is and just avoid the chance of losing it in the storage drawer. The second hole is at the top of the board so you can hook the whole board on any kitchen hook or hanger.
- ✔️【PRODUCT SIZE】- Natural Beechwood Gnocchi board is just over 8 inches in length and 3.1 inches width. It is really easy and comfortable to hold it by the handle. A gnocchi board that will allow you to make gnocchi with ridges to soak all that juicy sauce you prepared.
- ✔️【HANDWASH RECOMMEDED】- Product made of Natural beechwood. It is important to mention that if you want to maintain the quality of a wooden gnocchi board you should always hand wash it.
- ✔️【PERFECT GIFT IDEA 】- The gnocchi board and garganelli pasta rod looks amazing in any home and compliments any kitchen with the natural wood look. It’s is a perfect kitchen gift idea. Whether giving it to your family member or friend, it makes for a great gift for any occasion, especially a wedding or housewarming gift.
- Gnocchi Board Set: Our gnocchi board set includes 2pcs of gnocchi board wood, 2pc of pasta roller and 3pcs of different shapes ravioli stamp maker cutter, perfect for your gnocchi, cavatelli, macaroni, or tortellini. These tools set can meet your pasta-making needs.
- High Quality: Make of quality wood material, coming with a smooth surface, safe and odorless, reliable and reusable, and not easy to deform or break, so you can use it for a long time. It will come in handy frequently during the pasta-making process.
- Sturdy Craft: The gnocchi paddle was designed and crafted with a built-in handle for ease of use, and deep, sharp stamp grooves, for rolling potato dumplings and shaping other homemade pasta without ever sticking. The ravioli stamps maker cutter is mainly crafted from robust alloy, enhancing the set's overall quality and longevity.
- Perfect Size: Use this textured paddle, measuring 9.7 x 3.95 inches, for rolling and shaping your gnocchi, cavatelli, or whatever pasta you make on it. The gnocchi pasta board setting goes hand in hand with DIY, which allows you to make fresh pasta or dumplings from the comfort of your home, as per your taste and preferences, opening a nice experience for your family or friends.
- Ideal Packaged: The gnocchi maker tool will be an ideal kitchen accessory for daily use, and it will also be a nice housewarming to your friends, colleagues, neighbors, or any other people, and they will be pleased to receive it.
- MAKE DELICIOUS, HEALTHY ITALIAN Dinners at Home with Our Rustic Pasta Roller - Our Gnocchi Paddle is Perfect for Cooks of Every Level
- Highest Quality Solid American Grown Walnut Wood - An Excellent Addition to your Pasta Maker Accessories
- MEASURES 9¼ x 2⅔ x ¾ - Longer, Wider, Thicker & More Sturdy than a Gnocchi Board Made in Italy - Our Gnocchi Maker is also More Comfortable to Hold & Use
- GARGANELLI STICK is included for Extra Pasta Varieties and Doubles as a Traditional Garganelli Board & Cavatelli Maker
- EXTRA COMFORTABLE HANDLE is Stronger and Won't Come Loose - It's not Attached, but Actually Part of the Pasta Board
- 8-inch length
- New version gnocchi board
- Natural beechwood
- Handwash recomended
- 100-percent made in italy
This guide is designed to help normal folks like you and me easily spot the good stuff from the not-so-good stuff. We’ll show you exactly what to look for so you can spend your hard-earned money on Gnocchi Boards that are truly worth it.
What exactly are a Gnocchi Boards?
The Gnocchi Boards are specialized products used by enthusiasts of the hobby or activity. They come in various shapes, sizes and levels of quality.
Pretty neat, right? But not all Gnocchi Boards are created equal. The cheap ones might look okay at first glance, but they’re made with low-quality materials and poor construction. That means they’ll start falling apart and wearing out before you know it. What a waste of money!
The Difference Between Cheap and Quality Gnocchi Boards
The really good Gnocchi Boards are made very differently. They use high-quality parts and are put together with a lot of skill and care. These premium products are:
So while quality Gnocchi Boards might cost more upfront, you actually save money in the long run because you don’t have to keep replacing cheap junk. Not to mention you get way more enjoyment out of using a well-made product that works like a dream.
How to Identify a Truly Well-Made Gnocchi Boards
How can you tell if the Gnocchi Boards are really well-made though? Here are some key things to watch for:
Materials
The best Gnocchi Boards use top-notch materials like aircraft-grade aluminum, stainless steel, genuine leather and so on.
Anything less is a sign that it’s a cheaply-made product that will fall apart fast.
Features & Design
Well-crafted Gnocchi Boards have smart designs with useful features like enhanced ergonomics, increased durability, innovative functionality and more.
This is what separates the real high-performance products from basic bargain-bin models.
Construction Quality
Solid, well-built Gnocchi Boards should show close attention to detail, such as reinforced stress points, precision engineering, and flawless finishes.
You can just tell when something was slapped together quickly versus made with skill and care.
Brand Reputation
Stick to buying from brands with a proven history of making quality Gnocchi Boards that last. Always check reviews and ask other Gnocchi Boards users about what brands they recommend and trust.
No Fakes!
There are lots of counterfeit and knockoff Gnocchi Boards out there that look legit at first glance. Always buy from official brand stores or authorized sellers to ensure you’re getting the real 100% authentic.
Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Gnocchi Boards
Intended Use
Think about how you plan to use the Gnocchi Boards. If it’s for casual, infrequent use, you may be able to go with a less expensive option. But for regular, heavy-duty use, you’ll want to invest in the highest quality gear.
Skill Level
Are you a beginner or seasoned pro at this hobby? Advanced users may need more specialized with enhanced features, while beginners can start with more basic equipment.
Item Lifespan
How long do you intend to use this item? If it’s just a short-term thing, a cheaper option could suffice. But if you want decades of use, go for the premium Gnocchi Boards built to last generations.
Additional Costs
Don’t just look at the upfront price tag. Factor in any extra costs for accessories, repairs, maintenance, replacements parts, etc. over the life of the Gnocchi Boards.
Narrowing Down Your Gnocchi Boards Options
With so many Gnocchi Boards products on the market, it can be overwhelming to pick the right one. Here are some tips to help narrow your options:
Having a focused list of strong contenders makes the final decision so much easier.
Picking the Perfect Gnocchi Boards for Your Needs
So how do you ultimately choose the right product for your needs? Here are some easy tips:
Make a List of Must-Haves
Write down the exact features and specs you need before shopping around. That way you won’t get distracted by fancy bells and whistles you don’t actually want or need.
Set a Reasonable Budget
Don’t go rock bottom on price no matter how tempting it is – that’s how you end up with junk. But also be realistic about what you can afford to spend. Quality ain’t cheap!
Do Your Homework
Read reviews from regular consumers and enthusiasts. Watch video demos. Learn everything you can about different product models before buying so you can make an informed choice.
Check the Brand’s Background
How long have they been around? Where do they manufacture? What do other Gnocchi Boards users say about their products? This context clues you into their level of quality and credibility.
Calculate the Long-Term Cost
While the upfront sticker price will be higher, that premium Gnocchi Boards could actually cost you less over its super-long lifetime of use compared to replacing multiple cheaper products.
Trust Your Gut
At the end of the day, you know quality when you see and feel it. If something seems off about a particular item, there’s probably a good reason. Go with the option that feels 100% right to you.
Tips for Inspecting Gnocchi Boards In-Person
While you can learn a lot from research, there’s no substitute for seeing and handling Gnocchi Boards yourself before purchasing. Here’s what to look for:
Reputable brands will have robust warranties and return policies too, so be sure to understand those terms.
Extended Warranties – Worth It or Not?
You’ll often be offered an extended warranty when buying higher-end Gnocchi Boards. Is it worth paying extra for added coverage?
It depends on a few factors:
If you’ll be using the Gnocchi Boards frequently for years in tough conditions, and the warranty is reasonably priced, it could provide valuable protection. But for casual, careful use, you may be able to skip it.
Getting the Best Deal on Quality Gnocchi Boards Gear
Even once you’ve identified the perfect Gnocchi Boards, there are still ways to pay less than full retail price:
Stacking a few of those money-saving tactics can lead to seriously low prices on top-shelf Gnocchi Boards gear!
Building Your Gnocchi Boards Collection Over Time
For some hobbies, outfitting yourself with all the equipment you need can be an expensive proposition, even after finding good deals. One strategy is to build your collection gradually over time.
Start with the most essential, versatile items first. Then add specialized pieces as your skills progress and your budget allows. Having the proper core items is better than a bunch of niche accessories and toys.
You can also plan to upgrade key items every few years as your enthusiasm and commitment levels increase. That heirloom-quality product you can’t afford today could be well within reach in a couple years’ time.
Gnocchi Boards Communities and Resources
Don’t go in alone on your quest for the best products in your hobby! There are tons of communities, clubs and online resources full of fellow enthusiasts.
Tap into their collective knowledge and experience to get advice, see item reviews, scout for deals and discounts, learn maintenance tips, and generally level up your hobby.
In-person meetings are great for hands-on lessons, trying out new products, and bonding over your shared passion. Online forums and social media groups allow you to connect with people that share the same interests.
Key Takeaways for Buying the Best Gnocchi Boards
There’s a huge difference between true high-quality Gnocchi Boards built to last and those flimsy bargain-basement cheapos. If you want to get your money’s worth and enjoy your hobby for years to come, you gotta do your research and buy smart. This guide gives you all the insider tips to make that happen.
Once you have that sweet new Gnocchi Boards home, the fun is just getting started! Proper cleaning and maintenance will keep it in tip-top shape for the long haul. Join some communities online or in-person to learn all the tricks. You’ll get to bond with fellow enthusiasts too.
The bottom line? Buying quality Gnocchi Boards might require a bigger upfront investment. But you’re getting an item crafted with care and built to bring you decades of satisfaction. It’s absolutely worth it if you’re serious about your hobby. So quit messing around with trash and treat yourself to the good stuff already!