Bow Tie Pasta with Peppers

Instructions

1. Rinse peppers, slice open, each one and remove the seeds. Then chop all the peppers to about 1 inch in size.
2. In a large non-stick skillet, and on medium heat, drizzle some olive oil, about 2 tablespoons.Add garlic slices and chopped peppers together. Saute on low heat for about 12 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add crushed red pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Lower the heat, cover and continue to cook the peppers for a few minutes, turning often, until they are softened.
4. Taste for salt and season with fresh cracked pepper to taste. When peppers are softened or even slightly charred to your liking, they are ready to be tossed with farfalle pasta. Turn off the heat.
5. Meanwhile, in a large saucepot fill 3/4 with water, bring water to boil, and add 2 teaspoons of salt to the water.
6. Add the bow-tie pasta and cook it to directions on the package or until it's al-dente.
7. Using a large slotted spoon, gently add the pasta to the skillet and turn on the heat under the skillet once more. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet with pasta and peppers. Sauté the pasta with the peppers for about 1 to 2 minutes. Then turn off the heat.
8. Serve into individual bowl, add some grated Parmesan cheese on top.
9. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 5 servings.