Vermicelli Aglio e Olio

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source: my old recipes
 * Serves 8

Ingredients

 * 3 large cloves garlic, minced
 * ½ cup olive oil
 * 2 tbsp salt
 * 4 to 6 quarts boiling water
 * 1 lb vermicelli
 * grated Parmesan cheese
 * pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Sauté garlic in olive oil 10 minutes. Don't brown.
 * 2) Cover; keep hot.
 * 3) Meanwhile, add salt to rapidly boiling water; gradually add vermicelli so water continues to boil.
 * 4) Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until tender.
 * 5) Drain in strainer.
 * 6) Reserve ¼ cup cooking water.
 * 7) Stir reserved water into garlic/oil mixture.
 * 8) Pour over vermicelli.
 * 9) Toss.
 * 10) Serve with Parmesan cheese and pass the pepper mill.