Want to know the quickest way possible to cook spaghetti squash? Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash takes you from whole uncooked spaghetti squash to the table and ready to eat in about 20 minutes! Watch the video and find out!
If you are not familiar with an Instant Pot, let me tell you, you gotta get one! Seriously, I think every kitchen needs at least one! Think crock pot, pressure cooker, yogurt maker….all in one nice compact appliance!
If you missed the Instant Pot Minestrone Soup recipe, take a look – it is delicious! And, as with instant pot spaghetti squash, you can use a crock pot. Everything just cooks so much faster in an Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Video
I always learn best by watching others so, for all you out there like me, here you go….watch the video to see how easy it is!
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Step by Step
- Place spaghetti squash on wire rack in the Instant Pot and pour 1 cup of water over squash. Photo 1
- Close lid, seal and cook on “Manual” for 10 minutes. Not shown
- Using the quick release method, release the steam, open and remove spaghetti squash to cutting board when cool enough to handle. Be careful – it is hot. Photo 2
- Cut spaghetti squash in half. Photo 3
- Remove seeds and discard. Photo 4
- Fluff and remove noodles. Photo 5
- Place and bowl and serve as desired – for options see “Serving Suggestions” below. Photo 6
Tips for Making Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
- The squash can be easily removed from the Instant Pot using the handles of the wire rack.
- When the spaghetti squash is removed immediately after releasing the steam, it is very hot so be careful to prevent burns.
- Spaghetti squash can be served topped with sauce or butter or in place of traditional noodles
Serving Suggestions:
Here are some sauce suggestions and options for serving instant pot spaghetti squash:
- Tomato based spaghetti sauce as pictured
- Alfredo sauce using the sauce from Easy Chicken Alfredo
- Tossed with butter
- In place of traditional noodles, for example, in soups like Instant Pot Minestrone Soup.
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Now you can have grain free noodles ready to eat in about 20 minutes with this Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash recipe.
- 1 medium Spaghetti Squash
- 1 cup water
Place spaghetti squash on wire rack in the Instant Pot.
Pour 1 cup of water over squash.
Close lid, seal and cook on "Manual" for 10 minutes
Using the quick release method, release the steam, open and remove spaghetti squash to cutting board when it is cool enough to handle. Be careful - it is hot.
Cut spaghetti squash in half.
Remove seeds and discard.
Fluff and remove noodles.
Top with desired sauce.
Spaghetti squash is very hot when removed immediately so be careful to prevent burns.
Spaghetti squash may be served with any sauce or served with butter.
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