Spaghetti With Zucchini, Walnuts and Raisins

Light, easy pasta recipe for weekdays/nights or a picnic. Discovered in a RealSimple magazine.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  ounces spaghetti
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup walnut halves, coarsely chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  small zucchini, cut into thin half moons
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
•  kosher salt
•  black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

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