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Old Chicago’s Italian Nachos

Crispy pasta chips layered with Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, olives, and banana peppers. A cheesy Italian twist on classic nachos, inspired by Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag fried pasta chips or baked wonton wrappers
  • 1 cup Alfredo sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage crumbled
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup banana peppers sliced
  • fresh basil leaves torn
  • red pepper flakes optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread pasta chips evenly across the sheet.
  3. Drizzle with half the Alfredo sauce.
  4. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Add pepperoni, sausage, olives, and banana peppers.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from oven, drizzle with remaining Alfredo sauce.
  8. Garnish with basil and red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

For the crispiest base, bake or fry the chips right before assembling. Try adding sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers for more flavor.