Golden baked pasta chips tossed with garlic, paprika, and cheese, served as a crunchy snack for any occasion.
# 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 substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil the pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain thoroughly and gently dry with a kitchen towel.
03 - Combine cooked pasta in a mixing bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes if desired, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
04 - Evenly distribute the seasoned pasta onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring halfway, until pasta is crisp and golden brown.
06 - Allow chips to cool slightly before serving. Pair with dips as desired.
