Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, add salt to keep the pasta from sticking.  Cook the pasta for the time indicated on the package, then drain and return to the pot.

Step 2

As soon as the pasta goes into the pot, melt the butter in a saute pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, for two minutes or until the garlic is soften, being careful not to let it burn. Add the reserved juices from the cans and turn off the heat. Stir in the crab meat, parsley,,salt, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Stir the garlic butter crab mixture into the pasta and serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.