Marcato Tacapasta Pasta Drying Rack

The Tacapasta is a collapsible pasta drying rack made in Italy by Marcato, with 16 fan-out polycarbonate arms that hold up to 2kg of freshly cut pasta. A built-in wand stores in the central column and lifts out for transferring pasta directly from your machine to the rack. Designed as the natural companion to the Atlas range, it folds to a slim column for storage in seconds. Available in clear, red, black and blue.

16 Arms for Even Drying

The arms radiate outward in a staircase arrangement, giving each portion of pasta its own space with air circulating freely between them. Longer strands drape naturally over the upper arms without bunching at the base, making it well suited to spaghetti, tagliatelle, fettuccine, linguine, pappardelle and similar long shapes.

• 16 arms support up to 2kg of freshly made pasta
• Staircase arrangement keeps portions separated during drying
• Suitable for all long pasta shapes

Built-In Pasta Wand

A slim rod sits inside the central column and lifts out for use as a transfer wand. It lets you gather freshly cut strands directly from your pasta machine cutter and carry them to the rack without tangling or breaking. It slots back into the column when not in use.

• Integrated wand for transferring pasta from machine to rack
• Keeps long strands intact during transfer
• Stores inside the central column

Compact Storage

The arms close into a slim column in a few seconds and the rack is stable when open. No parts to lose, no assembly required.

• Folds to a slim column for shelf storage
• Stable base during use
• Fast fan-open and close mechanism

Construction and Materials

The central column and base are chrome-plated steel. The 16 arms are food-safe polycarbonate. Wipe clean with a dry cloth or soft brush after use.

• Column and base: chrome-plated steel
• Arms: food-safe polycarbonate
• Available in clear, red, black and blue
• Made in Italy

Why Choose the Tacapasta

The Tacapasta is the drying rack Marcato designed to sit alongside their pasta machines, and the integrated wand reflects that. Transferring freshly cut pasta by hand without breaking or tangling long strands is genuinely fiddly; the wand removes that step. If you own a Marcato Atlas machine, this is the most practical drying rack to pair with it.

Browse Full Range

The Tacapasta pairs with all Marcato pasta machines and Marcato accessories. See all options in the pasta drying rack collection.

What's in the Box

• Tacapasta pasta drying rack
• Built-in pasta wand (stored in central column)

How-To Video

Is the Tacapasta compatible with all Marcato pasta machines?

Yes. The Tacapasta works with all Atlas pasta machines including the Atlas+ range. The integrated wand is particularly useful when cutting pasta directly from the machine cutter.

How much pasta can the Tacapasta hold?

The 16 arms hold up to 2kg of freshly cut pasta. For a typical home cooking session, most fresh pasta recipes for two to four people produce well under 500g of cut pasta, so capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor.

How do I clean the Tacapasta?

Wipe down the arms with a dry cloth or soft brush after use. Dried pasta brushes off easily once it has set. Avoid soaking in water or putting the rack in the dishwasher, as this can affect the steel column over time.

What colours is the Tacapasta available in?

Clear, red, black and blue. All versions share the same specifications and are made in Italy to the same standard.

Can I use the Tacapasta for short pasta shapes?

The Tacapasta is designed for long pasta shapes that drape over the arms: spaghetti, tagliatelle, fettuccine, linguine, pappardelle and similar. Short shapes like rigatoni or farfalle are better dried flat on a tray.

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