Spaghetti with Zucchini, Walnuts, and Raisins

12 oz spaghetti (3/4 box)
3 Tb olive oil
1/2 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/2 lbs small zucchini (4 - 5), cut into thin half moons
3/4 cup raisins
salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan

Cook pasta, drain, and return to pot

Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown (3 - 4 minutes). Add the garlic and cook until beginning to brown (1 minute)

Add zucchini and raisins, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, cook tossing occassionally until zucchini is just tender (4 - 5 minutes)

Add zucchini mixture to pasta, toss to combine. Sprinkle with parm before serving

Real Simple July 2010