Baked pasta chips tossed with herbs, spices, and Parmesan for irresistible snacking. Quick fusion treat.
# What you'll need:
→ 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, substitute nutritional yeast for vegan option)
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cook short pasta in salted boiling water just until al dente. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine dried pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili flakes if desired, sea salt, black pepper, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Transfer seasoned pasta onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading out in a single layer for even crisping.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until pasta turns golden and achieves a crispy texture.
06 - Allow the pasta chips to cool slightly before serving. Present alone or accompanied by your preferred dipping sauce.
