Crunchy baked pasta chips with spices, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect snack or dip companion, vegetarian friendly.
# What You 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 substitute nutritional yeast for vegan
# How To Make It:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
02 - Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and pat dry completely using a clean kitchen towel.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes if desired, sea salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
04 - Spread seasoned pasta in a single layer over the parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until pasta is golden and crunches when pressed.
06 - Let chips cool slightly. Enjoy plain or serve alongside dips of choice.
