
Jalapeño Pesto Pasta Chips
Crispy pasta chips tossed in a vibrant, homemade jalapeño pesto. A quick and easy snack or appetizer.
8 oz
Rotini Pasta
2
Jalapeños-seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups
Fresh Basil Leaves
1/4 cup
Pine Nuts
2
Garlic Cloves
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Crispy pasta chips tossed in a vibrant, homemade jalapeño pesto. A quick and easy snack or appetizer.
Instructions
- Cook Pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry thoroughly.
- Prepare Pesto: In a food processor, combine Jalapeños, Basil Leaves, Pine Nuts, Garlic Cloves, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, and Black Pepper. Process until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the dried Pasta with Coating ingredients until evenly coated.
- Spread the Pasta in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from oven and immediately toss with Pesto. Serve warm.
Ingredients
4
- Pasta
- 8 oz Rotini Pasta
- Pesto
- 2 Jalapeños-seeded and roughly chopped
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- Coating
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Colander
- Food Processor
- Baking Sheet
- Large Bowl
Instructions
- Cook Pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Pat dry thoroughly.
- Prepare Pesto: In a food processor, combine Jalapeños, Basil Leaves, Pine Nuts, Garlic Cloves, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, and Black Pepper. Process until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the dried Pasta with Coating ingredients until evenly coated.
- Spread the Pasta in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from oven and immediately toss with Pesto. Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
350
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