Vegetable Spaghetti with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Preparing the Vegetables 1. Wash and chop all the mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking the Spaghetti 2. Boil water in a large pot, add a pinch of salt, and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Making the Sweet and Sour Sauce 3. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomato puree, sweet and sour sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.

Cooking the Vegetables 4. In a separate skillet, heat some olive oil. Add the chopped mixed vegetables and sauté until they are slightly tender but still crisp.

Combining All Elements 5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the spaghetti and vegetables. Mix well to coat everything with the sauce.

Serving 6. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.