It’s all about the Pre-Passover Pantry repurposing these days and I’m helping you clean it out, because that’s what I do! Of course I can give you just another savory pasta recipe – but you’ve all had mac ‘n cheese, lasagna, and just about every pesto pasta and cheesy concoction you can think of. So, I went sweet! Yes, sweet! You can call these pasta chips or cereal – but either way, you cook them just until softened, deep fry to crispy perfection and then toss in cinnamon-sugar for a churro coating that tastes just like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal! So fun! The best part is? You can literally use any pasta shape for it! And if you don’t want to go sweet – toss them in your favorite savory blend!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pasta Chips
dried pasta – any amount, any shape! (you can break up lasagna sheets too!)
canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
Method:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a kitchen towel to dry.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon and whisk until incorporated. Set aside.
Heat a pot or deep skillet with a few inches of oil. Add a handful of pasta at a time, stirring with a rubber spatula so they don’t stick together. When the pasta turns golden brown, remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain quickly on paper towels. Immediately transfer the pasta chips to the cinnamon sugar mixture and toss to coat.
Enjoy on its own, dipped into chocolate or dulce de leche, or, my favorite, with milk!
NOTE: if you prefer a savory chip, toss in za’atar, bbq seasoning, or your favorite dry rub.
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