Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking, chop sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces.

In a separate bowl, combine goat cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic.

Add a little olive oil (if desired) and a little of the pasta water to the cheese mixture to create a paste-like sauce.

Drain the cooked pasta.

Add the goat cheese mixture to the drained pasta and stir to combine.

Top with parmesan cheese (optional).