Description

These Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos are a crispy, cheesy, and flavorful snack made with fried pasta chips topped with Italian meats, melted cheese, and zesty toppings. It’s an easy copycat recipe that’s perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

For the Pasta Chips:

250g lasagna noodles

Oil for frying

Salt to taste

For the Toppings:

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup Italian sausage, cooked

1/4 cup pepperoni slices

1/4 cup black olives, sliced

1/4 cup banana peppers

For Serving:

1/2 cup marinara sauce

1/4 cup Alfredo sauce

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.

2. Cut noodles into chip-sized pieces.

3. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry pasta pieces until golden and crispy. Drain and season with salt.

4. Arrange pasta chips on a baking tray or serving platter.

5. Top with mozzarella, Parmesan, sausage, pepperoni, olives, and banana peppers.

6. Broil or bake briefly until cheese is melted.

7. Garnish with parsley and serve with marinara and Alfredo sauce for dipping.

Notes

Do not overcrowd when frying for crispiness.

Use wonton wrappers as a shortcut.

Adjust toppings to your preference.

Serve immediately for best crunch.