Pasta Chips

Name: Pasta Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

Cooked pasta tossed in olive oil, parmesan, and Italian seasoning, then baked until crunchy for a viral dippable snack made from a pantry staple.

30 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerOvenVegetarian

Ingredients

8 oz cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 cup marinara sauce, warmed

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Toss 8 oz cooked and drained cavatappi pasta with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning until every piece is coated.
3

Spread the pasta in a single layer on the baking sheet.
4

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
5

Let cool for a few minutes so the chips firm up, then serve with 1 cup warmed marinara sauce for dipping.

Questions

Can I make Pasta Chips dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup grated parmesan. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Pasta Chips gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pasta Chips keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pasta Chips?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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