# 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, or nutritional yeast for vegan
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cook short pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain thoroughly and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili flakes if desired, sea salt, ground black pepper, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
04 - Spread the seasoned pasta evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing each piece halfway through the bake, until golden and crisp.
06 - Allow the pasta chips to cool slightly before serving. Serve plain or with a preferred dip.
