Baked pasta chips, golden and crunchy, coated in a savory blend of seasonings. Great for dipping or snacking.
# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 oz short pasta such as rigatoni, penne, or farfalle
→ Oil
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Seasonings
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional, or substitute nutritional yeast for vegan
# Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
03 - Combine pasta in a large mixing bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili flakes if desired, sea salt, ground black pepper, and Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread seasoned pasta pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Transfer baking sheet to oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, tossing halfway, until pasta is golden and crispy.
06 - Remove pasta chips from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy plain or with preferred dips.
