# Components:
→ 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 use nutritional yeast for vegan alternative)
# Directions:
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 with a clean kitchen towel.
03 - In a large bowl, gently toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes if desired, sea salt, ground black pepper, and Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
04 - Spread the seasoned pasta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing halfway through, until pasta is golden and crispy.
06 - Let chips cool slightly before enjoying. Serve alone or with preferred dips.
