Spaghetti aglio olio with zucchini

When you're up late and in need of quick sustenance that won't weigh you down before bed, this garlic and oil pasta is a revelation, especially for zucchini lovers. Salt the summer squash to concentrate its flavor, then stir-fry it in the hot oil to create a delicious vegetable and infuse the oil. With a dish as quick and as simple as this, the quality of the individual ingredients matters a whole lot: Dried red chiles and whole fresh parsley leaves season the olive oil as much as they speckle the dish with Italian American color.