Boil noodles in salted water until just al dente then drain well and lay flat to keep them from sticking Noodles that are overcooked will turn mushy in the final bake
Cook the Seafood:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium Add garlic and cook for about one minute until just fragrant Add shrimp and cook until pink about four minutes Stir in crab meat season with salt pepper and red pepper flakes and cook for two more minutes Remove from heat As soon as shrimp turns pink it is ready do not overcook or it gets rubbery
Mix the Cheeses: