Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash is the fastest method to cook spaghetti squash in your pressure cooker! This low-carb option in place of noodles is perfect for healthy pasta dishes.
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Why This Recipe Works
If you are not amazed by the Instant Pot enough, let me show you how you can quickly cook a whole spaghetti squash right in your pressure cooker. It's the easiest way, in my opinion, and you can use the cooked veggie in so many recipes for a low-carb option. This Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash cooks in your digital pressure cooker in just 7 minutes! All you need to do is slice it in half and place it in the pot. Crazy easy!
How to cook spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot?
- Simply wash the squash, slice in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and discard.
- Place both halves of squash on a trivet in your Instant Pot.
- Add water to the insert and close the lid. Set times to cook for 7 minutes.
- When done, release pressure and carefully remove the squash from your Instant Pot.
- Using a fork, separate the flesh from the skin shell. It will look just like cooked spaghetti noodles. That's it! The squash is ready to be used in a recipe or as a side dish or you can cool it completely and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week.
How to serve cooked spaghetti squash?
- The easiest way to use cooked spaghetti squash is as noodles. Just top with bolognese sauce or tomato sauce and turkey meatballs.
- You can top cooked squash with rotisserie chicken, Alfredo sauce and cheese and pop it under the broiler for a few minutes. So delicious!
- Use the spaghetti squash in place of noodles in a vegetable soup or casserole.
- Top spaghetti squash with marinara sauce, cheese, olives, and pepperoni for a low-carb pizza meal.
Recipe FAQs:
Once cooked, cool the squash completely and place in a container with a lid. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
As long as the squash fits in the pot, you are good to go! Try to keep the size in mind while shopping.
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To learn more about the Instant Pot, check out my Guide for Beginners. Also, learn how to fix and prevent the “burn” message in my Instant Pot Burn Message post.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash the squash and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard.
- Place both halves of squash on a trivet in your Instant Pot. Add water to the insert and close the lid. Turn the valve to "sealing" position.
- Press "manual" setting and the timer to 7 minutes. Make sure the IP is set to HIGH pressure.
- The IP will beep after a few seconds and start cooking.
- When the time is up, carefully release pressure. Open the lid away from your face. Carefully remove the squash from your Instant Pot.
- Using a fork, separate the flesh from the skin shell. It will look just like cooked spaghetti noodles. The squash is ready to be used in a recipe or as a side dish or you can cool it completely and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Kristyn says
This is so quick & easy!! It is seriously my favorite!
Anna says
Thanks, Kristyn!
Sara Welch says
Wow! Another great recipe for my Instant Pot! Looking forward to giving this a try tonight!
Julie Blanner says
I love spaghetti squash, and this is such an easier way of cooking it!
Pam Dana says
OMG I am so happy to have found this and tried it! It turned out perfect!! THANK YOU!
Krissy Allori says
This is such a great way to cook this yummy squash! Perfectly cooked.
Kim says
Slicing these buggers is the scariest part! I'll have to try my instant pot for cooking it!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
YES! I always ask my Hubby to do it for me. 😀
Bree says
I did not know you could make spaghetti squash in the instant pot!! This looks so easy- going to try it out ASAP!
Emily Hill says
I don't usually make spaghetti squash but I bet I could totally do it in the Instant Pot. Thanks for the recipe!
Kimberly says
I LOVE spaghetti squash! We usually grow our own but for some reason only the butternuts came through this year 🙁 I love the idea of preparing it in the IP, so quick and easy!
Kara says
I've never made spaghetti squash, but this recipe looks so simple that I need to give it a try! I love the idea of serving it with bolognese sauce. Yum!