Oh yes — Pasta Chips 🍝✨—crispy, crunchy, and totally snackable! Basically pasta transformed into a crunchy treat, perfect for dipping or eating straight.
Ingredients (makes ~3–4 cups)
- 2 cups cooked pasta (penne, rigatoni, or bowties work best)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or chili powder (optional for spice)
- ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, or fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare pasta
- If using leftover cooked pasta, make sure it’s dry. Pat with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Toss pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and any optional seasonings.
- Bake
- Spread pasta in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until crispy and golden.
- Keep an eye on them—smaller pasta may cook faster.
- Cool & serve
- Let cool for a few minutes (they crisp more as they cool).
- Serve plain or with a dipping sauce like marinara, ranch, or cheesy dip.
Tips & Variations
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Cheesy pasta chips: Toss with Parmesan before baking.
- Spicy kick: Add cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Herby flavor: Italian seasoning, rosemary, or thyme works beautifully.
If you want, I can give a super crunchy “restaurant-style” version that’s extra crispy and addictive—basically like pasta chips you’d see in a gourmet bar. Do you want me to do that?
