Pasta Chips Seasoned Variety (Printable version)
Crispy pasta chips tossed with spices and cheese, ideal for snacking or dipping anytime.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 or nutritional yeast for vegan option
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain thoroughly and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes if desired, salt, black pepper, and either Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
04 - Distribute seasoned pasta evenly in a single layer across the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake in the oven for 18 to 22 minutes, turning pasta halfway through, until golden and crisp.
06 - Let baked pasta chips cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a snack or pair with preferred dips.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Easy to make with basic ingredients from your pantry
- Ready to eat in just half an hour
- Customizable seasoning blends so you never get bored
- Bakes up golden crisp every time
- Veggie-friendly or vegan depending on cheese choice
02 -
- Effortless snacking option for parties or movie nights
- Great source of complex carbohydrates and vegetarian protein
- Easy to adapt to both dairy-free and vegan diets
- Freezes well for longer keeping or batch prep
03 -
- Pat pasta dry as much as possible for extra crunch
- Use a convection fan if your oven has one for even crisping and shorter bake time
- Toss pasta in seasonings immediately while still warm for best absorption. I learned the hard way not to wait—cold pasta does not hold flavor as well