Core and seed red peppers; cut into thin strips. In a heavy skillet, melt half the butter;add red peppers and i clove of minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until peppers are tender; about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat; add remaining garlic cloves and cook,stirring, for 1 minute. Add wine, clams and thyme; simmer for 5 minutes. Add parsley, salt and pepper to taste.

Mean while prepare pasta. Spoon pasta onto a warm dinner plates. Pour sauce over it. Arrange sliced red peppers around pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan. Serve immediately. Makes 3 main course or 6 appetizer servings.