Vampire Pasta -- with a bite!

I saw a recipe in a magazine for a pasta dish that looked easy enough to make. Trouble is, the magazine was at my local nail salon. So, not that I use recipes much anyways, I got the basic idea and made my own adaptation.

Spaghetti noodles (approx. 1 lb = 1 box)
Olive oil. About 1/4 cup.
Garlic. 3-4 cloves, thinly sliced
Fresh parsley, finely chopped. To taste.
Black pepper, garlic salt, crushed red peppers to taste
Optional: Parmesan cheese, finely shredded

Boil pasta by instructions, to al dente (not too soft, not too hard)

While pasta is boiling, add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic slivers and crushed red peppers. Saute until garlic is slightly browned, reduce heat to medium low.

Drain pasta; reserve approx. 1 cup of the water.

Add the cup of water to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Add pasta. Toss pasta to coat. Add Parsley and garlic salt and pepper. Cook until most of the water is absorbed, 3-5 minutes. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with cheese.

If you add a lot of crushed red peppers, prepare for a bite; it infuses with the garlic and olive oil. You might just end up licking your bowl!

Enjoy!
~The Nonconformist Cook