Roasted "Pepper Pasta"

Sorry it has taken me awhile to post a new recipe! This weekend by request, my father-in-law said he sure would like some pepper pasta this week! Ask and you shall receive.  This recipe is easy to make for a crowd and a great way to incorporate several veggies in without scaring the children away!

This recipe serves 12-14 people, feel free to modify to fit your needs or freeze for leftovers!

Shopping List:

4-8 bell peppers (any color will work) (i usually make this recipe when they are on sale)
1 large yellow onion
2 packages of pasta ( i use smart taste because it is loaded with fiber ) (also you can use penne, angel hair, spaghetti, anything really )
2 cans of fire roasted tomatoes with garlic
1/2 c olive oil
minced or fresh garlic
Tabasco
hot sauce ( Louisiana or wing sauce )
1 1/2 c Parmesan grated
fresh Parmesan to taste
salt
pepper
garlic powder
garlic salt

Optional ingredients
mushrooms
spinach

Step 1:

To begin preheat oven to 450, drizzle peppers with olive oil and bake for 10-15 minutes, checking frequently to make sure they are not burning

(note my small orange bell pepper, we grew it this summer, i am so proud of it even though its tiny)

the peppers should have some darkness to them

Step 2:

In skillet caramelize ( heat until sweet ) the onions, garlic and olive oil by heating over medium heat for 5-10 minutes

Step 3: Slice peppers---they will be HOT! they hold on to the heat in the pepper and there will be hot liquid on them! Add to skillet

Step 4:
Boil pasta until tender but firm

Step 5: Add remaining ingredients to skillet EXCEPT for fresh Parmesan but DO add grated now
I have left the amounts off because i feel everyone has different taste likings and you should add small amounts at a time.  I used approx: 1 tsp Tabasco and hot sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp garlic salt

Step 6:

Drain pasta and drizzle with olive oil so it doesn't stick together

Step 7:

I always go ahead and mix the noodles and sauce together but you can load them on your plates separately! Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan! Enjoy!