Ingredients:

6 ounces spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
5 fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, basil, sliced mushrooms, and chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in California-style vegetables, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are tender and crisp.
3. Pour vegetable mixture over cooked and drained pasta.  Toss well. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

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