# 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, or use nutritional yeast for vegan adaptation)
# Method Steps:
01 - Heat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil short pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain thoroughly and pat dry using a clean kitchen towel.
03 - Combine pasta in a large bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili flakes if desired, sea salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
04 - Arrange the seasoned pasta in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring pasta pieces halfway through, until evenly golden and crisp.
06 - Allow pasta chips to cool slightly. Serve plain or paired with your preferred dipping sauce.
