Name: Baked Pasta Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked Banza penne pasta*; 2 tablespoons ground flax seed**; 6 tablespoons water; 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs***; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; marinara sauce, pesto, or alfredo for dipping

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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

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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.

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

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Baked Pasta Chips Overhead Hand Dipping in Marinara

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