# 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
→ Finishing
09 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional, or substitute nutritional yeast for vegan adaptation)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat 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 using a clean kitchen towel.
03 - Combine drained pasta in a large mixing bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes, sea salt, ground black pepper, and Parmesan or nutritional yeast. Mix until evenly coated.
04 - Distribute seasoned pasta in a single layer across the lined baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, turning pasta halfway through baking to ensure consistent crispness and even coloration.
06 - Let chips cool slightly before serving. Present plain or alongside preferred dips.
