# 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, substitute nutritional yeast for vegan version)
# Method:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
03 - In a large bowl, combine pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes if desired, sea salt, black pepper, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
04 - Spread seasoned pasta evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing once midway, until pasta turns golden and crisp.
06 - Allow pasta chips to cool slightly before presenting. Serve plain or alongside preferred dips.
