Crunchy seasoned pasta chips baked to perfection, ready for dipping or snacking. Quick, delicious, vegetarian-friendly.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 use nutritional yeast for vegan
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until just al dente. Drain using a colander and pat dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel.
03 - Transfer the cooked pasta to a mixing bowl. Toss well with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes if desired, sea salt, ground black pepper, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
04 - Spread the seasoned pasta evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, turning the pasta halfway through, until crisp and golden brown.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow chips to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy plain or with your preferred dip.
