Spaghetti with zucchini, walnuts & raisins

By tjm01

Ingredients

• 12 oz. spaghetti (3/4 box)
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 lbs small zucchini (4 to 5), cut into thin half-moons
• 3/4 cup raisins
• Kosher salt & black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 oz)

Preparation

Step 1

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