Name: Jalapeño Pesto Pasta Chips (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz Rotini Pasta; 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; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp Paprika

Recipe tier

Crispy pasta chips tossed in a vibrant, homemade jalapeño pesto. A quick and easy snack or appetizer.

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Steps 7

Ingredients 12

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Pasta
8 oz 225 g Rotini Pasta
Pesto
2 2 Jalapeños-seeded and roughly chopped
2 cups 240 g Fresh Basil Leaves
cup 60 mL Pine Nuts
2 2 Garlic Cloves
cup 120 mL Olive Oil
cup 30 g Grated Parmesan Cheese
tsp 1.25 mL Salt
tsp 0.625 mL Black Pepper
Coating
2 tbsp 30 mL Olive Oil
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Paprika

Equipment

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Instructions

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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.