# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta Chips
01 - 9 oz rigatoni or penne pasta
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Cheese & Toppings
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1 medium tomato, diced
10 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
11 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
12 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 1 small avocado, diced
→ Zesty Sauce
14 - 1/2 cup sour cream
15 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
16 - Juice of 1/2 lime
17 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
18 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Boil salted water and cook pasta until just al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel.
03 - Toss the cooked pasta with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Arrange pasta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Let cool for 5 minutes.
05 - Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
06 - On an oven-safe platter or skillet, layer half of the baked pasta chips and sprinkle with half of the shredded cheeses. Add the remaining chips and top with the rest of the cheese.
07 - Return the layered chips to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
08 - Top with diced tomato, finely chopped red onion, sliced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado. Drizzle the zesty sauce over the top and serve immediately.
