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Worms with Basil and Parmesan Cheese (Spaghetti)

by Donna Smith
Kids -- and adults! -- will love these "worms" flavored with olive oil, basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese. A great dish to serve your Halloween guests!

1 pound spaghetti
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

directions
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Stir in the cook spaghetti and cook about 1 minutes. Add the basil and cook 1 more minute. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.

suggestions
Serve guests individual bowls of "worms" with additional Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top.