Crunchy baked pasta chips with zesty seasonings—ideal for sharing, dipping, and vegetarian snacking fun.
# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 7 ounces 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 nutritional yeast for vegan
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain thoroughly and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel.
03 - Combine cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili flakes (if using), sea salt, ground black pepper, and Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
04 - Spread the seasoned pasta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing halfway, until pasta is golden and crispy.
06 - Transfer baked pasta chips to a cooling rack or plate. Allow to cool slightly before serving plain or with preferred dip.
