Spaghetti With Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Bring about three to four quarts of water to the boil.
2. 2
   Add spaghetti and salt to taste.
3. 3
   Stir until spaghetti wilts.
4. 4
   Continue cooking, stirring often, from seven to nine minutes or to desired degree of doneness.
5. 5
   Drain but save about one-half cup of the cooking liquid.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a casserole and add the garlic.
7. 7
   Cook briefly, stirring, about 30 seconds, and add the tomatoes and reserved liquid while cooking briefly.
8. 8
   Add the spaghetti, butter and parsley and stir.
9. 9
   Serve.