# Components:
→ 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 preparation)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil pasta in generously salted water until just al dente. Drain thoroughly and gently pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
03 - Place dried pasta in a large mixing bowl; add olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes if desired, sea salt, ground black pepper, and Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Spread seasoned pasta evenly in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, tossing halfway through, until pieces are golden and crisp.
06 - Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy solo or paired with preferred dips.
