Description

Pasta chips are your new favorite snack—crispy, crunchy, and bursting with flavor! These oven-baked delights transform simple pasta into a gourmet treat that’s perfect for parties, movie nights, or a quick bite. Seasoned to your liking, pasta chips are not only easy to make but also customizable, ensuring every batch is uniquely delicious. Once you try them, you’ll never go back to regular chips!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups uncooked small pasta (like rotini or penne)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain well and shake off excess water.
In the warm pot, toss the drained pasta with olive oil until evenly coated.
Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt; toss until combined.
Spread the seasoned pasta in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (about 40g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Experiment with different pasta shapes like bowtie or shells for varied textures. Substitute olive oil with garlic-infused oil or add spices like paprika for an extra kick. For added flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese before baking.