Spaghetti With Zucchini, Walnuts, and Raisins

serves 4

Ingredients

12 

ounces 

spaghetti (3⁄4 box)

3 

tablespoons 

olive oil

1/2 

cup 

walnut halves, roughly chopped

4 

cloves 

garlic, thinly sliced

1 1/2 

pounds 

small zucchini (4 to 5), cut into thin half-moons

3/4 

cup 

raisins

kosher salt and black pepper

1/4 

cup 

grated Parmesan (1 ounce)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return it to the pot.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the walnuts and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, about 1 minute.
4. Add the zucchini and raisins and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the zucchini is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the Parmesan before serving.