Bow-Tie Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound of bow-tie pasta
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 cup of white wine
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the bow-tie pasta.
2. Cook the pasta for 8-10 minutes or until al-dente.
3. Drain the pasta and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add the red bell pepper and garlic powder and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt and cook for another 1 minute.
7. Pour in the white wine and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
8. Add the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
10. Add the cooked bow-tie pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.
11. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook for 1 minute.
12. Remove from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Bow-tie pasta is also known as farfalle, which means butterfly in Italian.
• The red pepper sauce can be used with other types of pasta, such as fettuccine or penne.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover white wine.