# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 ounces short pasta (rigatoni, penne, or farfalle)
→ Oil
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Seasonings
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
06 - ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
07 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional) or nutritional yeast for vegan
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili flakes if using, sea salt, black pepper, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast; toss well to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the seasoned pasta evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the pasta chips are golden brown and crisp.
06 - Let the pasta chips cool slightly before serving; enjoy plain or paired with your preferred dips.
