Pour oil in bottom of 3 quart pot. Heat and add chopped garlic. Brown lightly and add parsley; simmer and add crab meat; mix until light golden (do not overcook). If making white sauce, add 2 cups water. If making red sauce, omit water and add tomato sauce.
Simmer for 1/2 hour. Pour over linguine, toss and add dash of red crushed pepper. Serve with garden salad and hot garlic bread.