Description
Crispy, golden pasta chips made from rigatoni tossed with olive oil, parmesan, and Italian herbs, then baked to crunchy perfection. A fun, savory snack that is perfect for dipping, sharing, or enjoying straight from the tray.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked to al dente
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain thoroughly and let it dry slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned pasta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring no pieces overlap.
- Press the pasta down gently so it makes good contact with the baking surface.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes to firm up, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure the pasta is well drained before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet or the pasta may steam instead of crisp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and reheat at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes to restore crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta chips, crispy pasta snack, baked pasta chips, parmesan pasta chips, easy pasta appetizer