Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt to boiling water. Cook pasta until just al dente (about 3 minutes under normal cooking time). Reserve 1 C cooking water, set aside. Drain pasta and set aside.

Return pot to heat, reduce to medium heat. Add olive oil. Cook 1 minute. Add crushed red pepper and garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add pasta back to pan and toss well with tongs to coat well. Add ¼ C cooking water (if still too dry, add a little more, until desired consistency). Add bread crumbs and black pepper, cook another 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

**Optional: Add 2 C precooked chicken to make a heartier meal.