Italgi P17 Pasta Extruder

The Italgi P17 Pasta Extruder is the machine that has earned its place as the most popular choice among restaurants, hotels, and boutique pasta producers across Europe and North America. With a proven actual production rate of 17 kilograms per hour and a raw extrusion capacity of 30 kg/h, the P17 delivers the perfect balance of output, footprint, and simplicity that makes fresh in-house pasta production not only achievable but genuinely profitable for any food-service operation.

At the heart of the P17 is a philosophy that Italgi has refined over four decades of manufacturing in Carasco, on the Italian Riviera: build machines that are mechanically simple, obsessively hygienic, and engineered to run for decades with minimal maintenance. The result is an extruder that your kitchen team can master in a single training session, yet one that produces pasta of a quality indistinguishable from the finest artisan producers in Italy. Every component that touches your dough — the mixing hopper, the worm gear, and the mixing arm — is manufactured from AISI 304 stainless steel, the same food-grade alloy used in pharmaceutical and dairy production. The body of the machine is also fully clad in AISI 304, creating a seamless, groove-free exterior that prevents bacterial harboring and makes cleaning a matter of minutes rather than hours.

What truly sets the P17 apart is the versatility unlocked by its 94mm interchangeable die system. With a single quick-change operation that takes less than sixty seconds, your kitchen can pivot from producing silky spaghetti for the lunch service to hearty fusilli for the evening menu, then switch again to fresh lasagne sheets for the following day’s prep. The full catalogue of available dies encompasses dozens of shapes: bucatini, maccheroni, tagliatelle, penne, rigatoni, conchiglie, orecchiette, and many regional specialties. Each die is precision-machined from a proprietary food-grade metal alloy engineered to maintain its tolerances across thousands of production cycles. And because the P17 is fully compatible with Italgi’s ravioli machine attachment, you can expand into filled pasta production — from classic ricotta and spinach ravioli to innovative seasonal creations — without purchasing a separate machine.

The P17 consumes a remarkably low 1.1 kW at maximum load, which means it can run on a standard single-phase 220V or 240V outlet with no special electrical work required. For kitchens with three-phase power available, a 380V configuration is also offered. This frugal power consumption translates to negligible operating costs — pennies per hour — making the economics of in-house pasta production overwhelmingly favorable compared to purchasing fresh pasta from suppliers. Most operators report that the P17 pays for itself within the first three to six months through reduced ingredient costs alone, before accounting for the menu premium that genuinely fresh, made-on-premises pasta commands.

Every P17 ships with a comprehensive standard package that includes an electronic cutter for precision portioning, a sturdy stainless steel trolley that positions the extruder at the ideal working height and provides storage underneath, and a drying fan that begins the curing process immediately after extrusion. The 7 kg mixing hopper capacity means you can load a batch of flour and water, set the mixer running, and attend to other prep tasks while the P17 hydrates and homogenizes your dough before extrusion begins. The electronic cutter allows you to set exact cut lengths for short pasta shapes, ensuring uniformity across every portion served.

Safety has been engineered into every aspect of the P17’s design. All hazardous moving components — the mixing arm, worm gear, and cutter blade — are protected by interlocking safety guards that halt the machine instantly if opened during operation. The groove-free hygienic body design eliminates pinch points and areas where dough residue could accumulate. The machine carries full CE certification and is designed to meet the stringent hygiene and safety standards required in professional food production environments worldwide.

For restaurants and hotels considering show-cooking or open-kitchen concepts, the P17 is an exceptional choice. Its sleek Italian design, polished stainless steel surfaces, and compact 36 × 95 × 144 cm footprint make it visually stunning when placed in view of diners. Watching fresh pasta being extruded and cut to order creates a powerful sense of theater and authenticity that drives customer satisfaction, social media engagement, and repeat visits. The machine operates quietly enough for front-of-house placement, and its clean lines integrate seamlessly into modern kitchen aesthetics.

When you purchase an Italgi P17 through Gianluca Specialty Imports, you receive the full benefit of our direct relationship with the Italgi factory in Carasco. We handle every aspect of the import process — customs clearance, freight logistics, delivery to your door anywhere in the United States — and provide ongoing technical support, spare parts sourcing, and recipe consultation to ensure you get maximum value from your investment. Whether you are launching a new Italian concept, upgrading from dried pasta, or adding a fresh pasta program to an existing menu, the P17 is the machine that makes it possible.