Vegetarian Spaghetti with Mixed Vegetables and Sweet & Sour Sauce

1Cooking the Spaghetti Begin by cooking the spaghetti according to package instructions in a pot of salted boiling water (¼ cup) until al dente. Once cooked, drain and set aside.

2Cooking the Vegetables In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the broccoli, bell peppers, (1 cup) carrots (1 cup), snow peas (1 cup), and mushrooms (1 cup). Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.

3Preparing the Sweet & Sour Sauce In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup (½ cup), rice vinegar (¼ cup), brown sugar (¼ cup), soy sauce (2 tablespoons), and cornstarch (1 tablespoon) until well combined.

4Combining Vegetables with Sauce Add the sweet & sour sauce mixture to the pan with the cooked vegetables. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the sauce. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

5Mixing Spaghetti with Vegetables Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sweet & sour vegetable mixture until well combined.

6Serving the Dish Serve the vegetarian spaghetti with mixed vegetables and sweet & sour sauce hot, garnished with pineapple chunks (½ cup) for extra sweetness.