# 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 substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan preference)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange parchment paper onto the baking sheet.
02 - Boil the pasta in well-salted water until just al dente. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili flakes if using, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the seasoned pasta in a single layer over the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing the pasta halfway through, until golden brown and crisped.
06 - Let the pasta chips cool slightly before serving. Enjoy plain or paired with your preferred dip.
