Pasta Chip Cereal Delight (Print)

Crispy pasta chips served with warm parmesan broth, perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack.

# Components:

→ Pasta Chips

01 - 7 oz small pasta shapes (ditalini, stelline, or mini farfalle)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Parmesan Broth

07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 3.5 oz parmesan rinds or grated parmesan
09 - 1 clove garlic, smashed
10 - 1 sprig fresh thyme
11 - 1 bay leaf

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tbsp grated parmesan
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil pasta in salted water, cooking 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and pat dry.
03 - Toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Spread pasta in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 18-22 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and crispy. Cool completely.
05 - Combine vegetable broth, parmesan rinds, smashed garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
06 - Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, discard solids, and keep warm.
07 - Place pasta chips in bowls and pour hot parmesan broth over them. Top with grated parmesan and optional chopped chives. Serve immediately.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It's the kind of unexpected dish that gets people talking and laughing at the dinner table.
  • You get crispy, savory satisfaction without any of the guilt that comes with actual cereal.
  • The technique works for impressing people without spending hours in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Pasta chips will soften the moment broth hits them, so serve immediately or keep the chips and broth separate until the last second if you want maximum crunch.
  • Not all parmesan is vegetarian, so check your cheese labels if that matters to you.
03 -
  • If you have an air fryer, use it for the pasta chips at 200°C for 12-15 minutes because you get even crispier results with almost no oil.
  • Taste your broth before serving because parmesan rinds vary in saltiness, and you might need to adjust seasoning at the last minute.
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