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    Baked Pasta Fries

    May 29, 2018 by Emily Cooper 14 Comments

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    Baked Pasta Fries -- A recipe for pasta chips made healthy by baking them in the oven, and using Banza to make this addicting appetizer for pasta lovers gluten-free, vegan, and protein-packed!

    Baked Pasta Chips with Pasta Sauce on Side

    I received free samples of Banza mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Banza and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Thanks for supporting the partners that keep Sinful Nutrition running!

    Fries before guys. Hoes before bros. Pasta before brasta.

    I can honestly say, sitting down to a giant bowl of pasta is not my idea of a good time. Sitting down to a plate of crispy pasta chips dipped in warm marinara is more my style. In the realm of being honest, my pasta-inhaling boyfriend thought I was CRAY when I told him the idea of pasta fries. I'll take that as a challenge.

    What makes these pasta fries delicious & healthy

    • Banza penne pasta
    • ground flax seed
    • water
    • gluten-free breadcrumbs
    • Italian seasoning
    • salt
    • garlic powder
    • marinara sauce (for dipping)

    How to make these pasta fries

    Start by cooking a little over 1 cup of Banza penne pasta (or regular pasta if preferred) according to package instructions. This should yield about 2 cups of cooked pasta. Let pasta cool completely. While pasta is cooling, preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C and place a wire cooling rack into a rimmed baking sheet. With a fork, combine 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed with 6 tablespoons of water in a small bowl, and let sit. This will make the flax 'egg' to help the breading stick.

    On a shallow plate, stir together ½ cup of gluten-free breadcrumbs, (or panko breadcrumbs if not strictly gluten-free) 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Use a fork to dip the pasta into the flax mixture, and then move to breadcrumb mixture to coat. Transfer to prepared baked sheet/wire rack, and bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.

    Dipping Baked Pasta Chips in Marinara

    Pro Tips:

    • Whichever pasta you use (regular or chickpea) make sure they are cooked a little passed al dente (about 10 minutes) when you boil the noodles. Since they get a crunchy coating, having the soft interior makes them so much better.
    • If you're not strictly gluten-free or vegan, you can use regular Italian breadcrumbs or panko, and 2 beaten eggs instead of the flax.
    • These are best served immediately, and don't keep well once they cool down. Just like the fries you know and love.

    FAQs

    Can I use regular pasta for these pasta chips?

    Yes, you can use white or whole wheat penne to make these, but I actually prefer the Banza version!

    How long do these keep for?

    They really are best served and enjoyed immediately, but they can be kept for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. I would recommend reheating in the oven to achieve a crispy texture.

    more pasta recipes:

    Vegan Mac and Cheese (Cashew-Free!)
    Balsamic Pasta Salad with Tofu
    Dairy-Free Penne Vodka

    Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment and a rating to let me know how they came out!

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    Baked Pasta Fries


    ★★★★★

    5 from 8 reviews

    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 25 mins
    • Yield: 3-4 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Baked Pasta Fries -- A recipe for pasta chips made healthy by baking them in the oven, and using Banza to make this addicting appetizer for pasta lovers gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian ,and protein-packed! 


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 cups cooked Banza penne pasta*
    • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed**
    • 6 tablespoons water
    • ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs***
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • marinara sauce, pesto, or alfredo for dipping

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    2. Line a baking sheet with a wire cooling rack.
    3. In a small bowl, combine the flax and water together. Set aside.
    4. Stir together breadcrumbs, italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder on a shallow plate.
    5. Using a fork, dip cooked pasta noodles in flax mixture to coat.
    6. Transfer to breadcrumbs and toss to coat.
    7. Add noodles to prepared baking sheet, and repeat process with remaining pasta.
    8. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until pasta is crispy and browned.
    9. Serve immediately with preferred dipping sauce.

    Notes

    *can also use white or whole wheat penne.

    **can use 1 large egg instead.

    ***can use panko or regular breadcrumbs if not strictly gluten-free.

    nutrition information is estimated, and may not bee 100% accurate.

    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 10 mins
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ recipe (no sauce)
    • Calories: 155
    • Sugar: 3
    • Sodium: 177
    • Fat: 3
    • Saturated Fat: 0
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 26
    • Fiber: 5
    • Protein: 8
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: banza, pasta, penne, fries, appetizer

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. GiGi Eats

      May 29, 2018 at 9:11 am

      OHH I am loving this idea. LOVING IT. And it's just SO UNIQUE!!!! Your brain is awesome LOL!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Abbey Sharp

      May 29, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Ooh this is such a fun app! They look super addictive 🙂

      ★★★★★

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    3. Becca Menke

      May 29, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      What a cool idea!!

      Reply
    4. Deborah Brooks

      May 29, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      How creative! These look fabulous I never would have thought of baking them this way

      ★★★★★

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    5. Elysia

      May 29, 2018 at 10:56 pm

      This is such a creative idea! I was definitely intrigued as soon as I saw the title of the post!

      Reply
    6. David Berger

      June 06, 2018 at 4:07 am

      Good idea. I Love pasta. And i always try to make different types dishes from it. I like your Idea and it also look yummy. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Catherine Brown

      July 22, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      HA! How funky are these... what an awesome idea! We love the chickpea pastas, so definitely need to try this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Kathryn Pfeffer

      July 23, 2018 at 11:53 am

      Emily, this is genius! Great idea for the addition of flaxseed meal!

      Reply
    9. Amanda

      July 23, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Just when I thought pasta couldn't get any better, this is such a creative little twist! I love Banza pasta and fries, so this is just the best of both worlds.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Nicole from Fitful Focus

      July 23, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      yesssss I have all these ingredients! Definitely going to make these happen.

      Reply
    11. Sarah Remmer

      July 23, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Ooo yum! Anything with "baked" and "pasta" and I'm sold!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Katey Davidson, MSc, RD

      July 24, 2018 at 10:44 am

      This is such a great idea! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Chelsey

      July 26, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      I love this idea so much - So creative!

      Reply
    14. Elissa

      July 26, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      Awesome idea! And "uteruses before duderuses".....HAHA!

      Reply

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