Maccheroni alla Chitarra is one of the pastas that is better when made fresh. It is a real treat and can be dried properly and saved for up to 2 months.

The pasta is cut into ribbons on a wooden form strung tight with wires like a guitar called a chitarra (Italian for guitar). The pasta is then 4 sided. Each side being of equal thickness. The photo above shows the pasta being cut on an old chitarra.

This can also be achieved using your manuel pasta machine if you have the right attachment.