Bow Tie Pasta

Bow Tie pasta in a delicious Red Bell Pepper pasta sauce.

I love anything pasta. Pasta is one of those dishes I can eat everyday and never get tired of. One main reason why I love it so much is because it can be so quick and easy to make and their are so many different ways to make it. You can use so many different types of sauces, and add ins.

In this specific pasta dish, I used a Bow Tie Pasta and made a red bell pepper marinara sauce. It's full of delicious flavor and this is a great way to get the kids to eat vegetables and guess what? It is actually very simple to make. I know it may sound like their are so many steps, but trust me once you try this recipe you will make want to make it all the time.

Here are a few tips you need to know:

Tip 1: You can use a store bought Marinara or spaghetti sauce and just add in your sautéed bell peppers and onions and blend it together.

Tip 2: Once you make the sauce, you can add anything to it like meat or any vegetables of choice, like mushrooms, spinach, eggplant, zucchini will all go will with this sauce.

Here's How to make it:

RECIPE:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook Pasta on stove as directed on box

2. On a separate pan heat about 2 tbsp of olive oil and sauté garlic, diced onions, chopped red bell peppers and season with salt, black pepper, ground chili powder, dried basil, and dried oregano and cook until vegetables are tender.

3. Than pour in your crushed tomato sauce and let simmer for about 15 minutes on medium low heat. Make sure to stir occasionally.

4. Transfer into a food processor or blender and blend sauce until vegetables are well blended and pureed. Now transfer back into pan and taste for seasoning.

5. Add in pasta and combine well , add Parmesan Cheese and combine well

6. Serve and enjoy while hot.

RECIPE:

This recipe Serves about 6 people

INGREDIENTS
1 12 oz Box Bow Tie Pasta
1 28 oz can or crushed tomatoes 
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium size onion (sliced)
2 red bell pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan Cheese ( or more)
about 4-6 garlic cloves chopped, grated or minced

Seasoning:
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground chili powder ( or less) 
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp Crushed Red flakes (optional)