Spaghetti With Zucchini, Walnuts, and Raisins

 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.