# What you 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 substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - Cook pasta in a generous amount of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain thoroughly and dry using a clean kitchen towel.
03 - Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl and add olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, chili flakes (if using), salt, ground black pepper, and Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast. Toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread seasoned pasta in a single, even layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, tossing halfway, until pasta is golden and crisp.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy alone or with sauces of choice.
