Tantos Pasta Chips Review: Chef Joe Sasto’s Puffed Pasta Snack

Tantos Pasta Chips at a Glance

We reviewed Tantos in 2024 as a puffed pasta-chip snack created by chef Joe Sasto. The concept turns pasta into a crunchy packaged snack that can be eaten without a fork; broader category-first claims come from the brand and are not independently verified here.

The 2024 product information described the base as pasta made from wheat flour and water, then fried and seasoned. Check the current package for ingredients, allergens and nutrition. Chef Joe Sasto created the product after appearing on cooking television programs including Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Food Network shows. The product turns pasta into a crunchy, portable snack with pasta-inspired seasonings.

The 2024 lineup we reviewed included four flavors:

Marinara

The Marinara version leaned toward tomato and Italian-seasoning flavors in a crunchy format.

Cacio e Pepe

The Cacio e Pepe version paired cheese and pepper flavors with the puffed-pasta texture.

Pesto

The Pesto version had a more herbal profile built around pesto-style seasoning.

Flavor and Everyday Use

Classico

Classico was the simplest of the four flavors we reviewed.

At the time of our 2024 review, the product was listed on Amazon. Current availability may differ. We also found the chips easy to pair with meats, cheeses, olives or vegetables on a snack board. Pesto, Marinara and Cacio e Pepe offered the most distinct pasta-inspired profiles in our review.

A few details stood out in the 2024 product information:

Texture

We found the chips light, salty and crunchy, with a texture distinct from conventional potato or tortilla chips.

Seasoning

The different flavors relied on pasta-inspired seasoning blends. Ingredient details should be checked on the current package.

Package Sizes

The 2024 lineup included individual 1-ounce bags and larger 4-ounce bags. Current package sizes may differ.

Creator

Chef Joe Sasto created Tantos after working as a chef and appearing on cooking television programs.

This was an unusual snack concept with distinct pasta-inspired flavors. Because this review dates to 2024, check current product information for today’s flavors, package sizes, ingredients and availability.