This post has been sponsored by Prego®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Loaded with mozzarella & Parmesan cheeses, Prego®+ Plant Protein Traditional Italian Sauce, penne pasta, and pepperoni, this Pressure Cooker Pizza Pasta is a fun & easy twist on pizza night! Grab all the ingredients at Jewel Osco, or at your local Albertsons Companies store, and be ready with a kid-friendly dinner for busy school nights!

Pizza Pasta is a great weeknight dinner for your busiest nights. Add in the pressure cooker and it is so quick and simple, this will easily become a weekly dish!

I was so happy when I found Prego®+ Plant Protein Traditional Italian Sauce at Jewel-Osco! It is the same delicious tomato sauce Prego always has been, it just has added protein from vegetables. If your kids are picky about eating their veggies, like mine are, this sauce will definitely win Dinner Night! Click below to add these ingredients to your cart!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE PRESSURE COOKER PIZZA PASTA:

• Red or green bell pepper
• Penne pasta
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 (24 oz) jar of Prego®+ Plant Protein Traditional Italian Sauce
• Pepperoni
• Italian seasoning

HOW TO MAKE PRESSURE COOKER PIZZA PASTA:

• Chop the bell pepper into roughly ½ inch pieces.
• Place pepper and pasta in the pressure cooker; fill with enough water to just cover ingredients.
• Lock the lid and close the pressure release valve. Pressure cook on High for 3 minutes (timer will begin counting once pressure is reached – it takes about 15 minutes). When done, carefully release steam.
• Use a colander to strain pasta & pepper.
• Place pasta & pepper back into the pressure cooker.
• Top with half of mozzarella cheese, all of Parmesan, all of Prego®+ Plant Protein Traditional Italian Sauce, half of pepperoni, and Italian seasoning.
• Use a large spoon to mix ingredients together.
• Top pasta with remaining mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
• Place the lid back on the pressure cooker for about five minutes to allow the cheese to melt on top.
• Once the cheese is melted, the pasta is ready to serve!

NOTES: Add any pizza ingredients you like! Chopped veggies, other cheeses, sausage. For sausage, use the sauté function on the pressure cooker and cook sausage, then remove while cooking pasta and add back in with the rest of the ingredients (cheese, etc.).

Each half cup of Prego+ has 4 grams of protein from vegetables. Plus, the rich flavor of vine-ripened tomatoes is artfully combined with a smooth blend of plant proteins to look and taste just like Prego Traditional, so you can sneak more goodness in without anyone knowing!

What you need to do now is run to Jewel-Osco, or grab your phone and get on their app. You can have your groceries delivered, do pickup, or just check what is in stock before you go! I love all the features of the app (including the coupons), and I really enjoy the easy-to-use layout of the stores!