How to Make Crispy Penne Snacks

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare and boil pasta according to package directions.

   Remove pasta from water by pouring through a strainer and allow pasta to drain.
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   Step 2: Pour hot pasta into a large bowl and allow it to stand and cool.

   You will end up tossing the pasta with your fingers so you want the pasta to be at room temperature (so you don’t get burned). , You want to completely coat each noodle but don’t saturate the pieces.
   
   As you pour the oil, toss the pasta with clean hands (or tongs). , Evenly disburse salt and pepper throughout the dish, making sure each piece of pasta has enough salt and pepper. , Spread pasta on the sheet so no pieces are covering each other. , Just a light coating will do the trick and will crisp nicely. , Since oven times may vary, check on the past after its been baking for 6 or 7 minutes to ensure no pieces are burning. ,
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   Step 3: Drizzle olive oil over pasta.

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   Step 4: Sprinkle with salt and pepper once pasta is thoroughly coated with olive oil.

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   Step 5: Lay out on baking sheet that has been covered with aluminum foil.

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   Step 6: Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

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   Step 7: Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until you notice that pasta is crispy and ends have hardened.

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   Step 8: Finished.

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