If you love chips and dip, consider trying this pasta chips with whipped feta recipe which involves turning cooked penne into crispy chips. The penne is infused with seasonings like parmesan, garlic powder, and paprika, and their savoriness pairs beautifully with the briny feta dip.
To make this easy appetizer recipe, you first toss cooked penne with the seasonings before roasting it in the oven until crisp. Then, you make a dip by blending feta cheese with sour cream, garlic, lemon, and olive oil, before garnishing it with sun-dried tomatoes and oregano, and serving it with the chips.
What are Pasta Chips With Whipped Feta?
Pasta chips with whipped feta is an appetizer recipe that includes crispy seasoned penne noodles and a creamy feta dip. The penne is loaded with flavor by being tossed with parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, and salt, but the feta dip takes it over the top with bright lemon, herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes. This unique appetizer would make a wonderful starter for an Italian meal.
Pro Tips
- When roasting the pasta, stir the noodles once in a while to promote even cooking.
- While this recipe uses penne noodles, you could use any similar-sized noodle that you prefer such as farfalle.
- Use a handheld immersion blender to blend your dip, however, if you have a small food processor, you could use that as well.
- Feel free to change up the garnishes for the dip by adding olives, red pepper flakes, or chopped basil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Pasta Chips Healthy?
Compared to potato chips, these pasta chips are quite healthy as they are baked rather than being fried.
Are Pasta Chips as Good as Potato Chips?
Yes, they are as they have a similarly crunchy texture and a burst of flavor from the parmesan and other seasonings. They make an excellent snack when you are looking for something savory and crunchy.
Can I Add Other Seasonings to Pasta Chips?
Yes, you can! Other wonderful seasonings you could use are Italian seasoning, dried oregano, onion powder, chili powder, and more.
How to Store Pasta Chips with Whipped Feta
The pasta chips will have the best texture once they are made, however, you should be able to store them in a sealed bag or container at room temperature for up to 4 or 5 days. They just may lose some of their crisp texture as they sit. Meanwhile, the dip can be covered and stored in the fridge where it should stay fresh for up to 3 to 5 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Pasta Chips with Whipped Feta
For the pasta chips, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until cooked. Strain the noodles and place them in a glass dish.
For the pasta chips, cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until cooked. Strain the noodles and place them in a glass dish.
Toss the noodles with the garlic powder, paprika, parmesan, and olive oil, and stir the mixture until combined. Bake it in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 40 minutes.
Toss the noodles with the garlic powder, paprika, parmesan, and olive oil, and stir the mixture until combined. Bake it in a 356 F (180 C) oven for 40 minutes.
For the feta dip, blend the feta with the sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until combined.
For the feta dip, blend the feta with the sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until combined.
Serve it in a bowl garnished with the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Serve it in a bowl garnished with the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Arrange everything on a platter and serve immediately!
Arrange everything on a platter and serve immediately!
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