Cook pasta using the directions on the box or the steps below
Fill a large pot with water (no more than 2/3 full)
Cover the pot and place on stove on high heat
Bring to a vigorous boil
While the water is coming to a boil, steam the frozen veggies in the microwave using the following steps:
Open frozen veggie bag and dump into a microwave safe bowl
Add a couple tablespoons of water to the bowl, cover with Syran wrap and cook for the recommended microwave time on the package (or begin with 4 minutes, adding another minute as needed)
Once veggies are done, remove Sryan wrap and set aside
Once the pasta water has come to a vigorous boil, remove cover and add the box of pasta to the boiling water and stir
Bring back to a boil and then lower heat to medium-high (to keep at a gentle boil)
Time pasta for 7 minutes (or according to time on package)
After timer goes off, check for doneness by carefully removing a piece of pasta with a slotted spoon, let cool and taste a piece
If pasta is not done, cook for another minute and test again. If done, follow next steps
Turn off the heat, place a strainer in a clean sink and pour pasta and water into strainer (away from you)
Once all the water has been drained, pour the pasta back into the pot
Add the steamed veggies and jar of sauce to the pasta and place over low-medium heat until just warm
Once done, turn off stove and serve warm with any preferred toppings
