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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

January 26, 2017 By Jill Selkowitz / 9 Comments Updated March 18, 2020 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash is a great way to cut carbs and still enjoy all your favorite noodle dishes. No need to cut it before cooking.

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

You know the saying, “have your cake and eat it too”? Well, Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash fits that saying exactly. This versatile Glorious Squash will be ready in less than 30 minutes and is so delicious.

Eat it with butter and Parmesan Cheese. Crumble up some Italian Sausage, Tomatoes and Ricotta and you’ve got  yourself a delicious meal. My favorite way to eat Spaghetti Squash, is with Sauce, Mushrooms and a dollop of Cottage Cheese or Ricotta. Check out my Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce for a one pot recipe….. and a story!

 

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

With the knowledge of how to cook Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash, the World is your oyster. Be creative. Anywhere noodles are used, try subbing with Spaghetti Squash. I have loved squash since I was a kid and have had it every way possible, I think.

Baking, rather than steaming is how I used to cook Spaghetti Squash, but using a Pressure Cooker takes a fraction of the time. Cooking the Squash whole, will give you more of an oven baked taste. You can cut it open and cook it for a few minutes less, but then you will have a bit of a watery interior. My Pressure Cooker Picadillo Stuffed Delicata Squash and my Pressure Cooker Sugar Pie Pumpkin Puree recipes are both cooked using whole Squash. It’s also much easier to cut the squash after cooking.

 

Place Spaghetti Squash on Trivet above Water

Place Spaghetti Squash on Trivet above Water

There is really not much to this recipe. It is more of a method, than a recipe. Add some water to the Pressure Cooker cooking pot, place in a Stainless Steel Trivet and then the Spaghetti Squash. You are all ready to cook. If your Spaghetti Squash is too large for the Trivet, just put it right into the cooking pot. The Trivet, just makes it easier to remove.

 

Cut Lengthwise with a Sharp Knife

Cut Lengthwise with a Sharp Knife

Accidents from knives in the kitchen, generally happen with a knife is not sharp. Make sure you use a good knife and carefully slice the Spaghetti Squash lengthwise.

 

Remove the Seeds and Guts

Remove the Seeds and Guts

Use a spoon or fork and scrape out the Seeds and Guts. Don’t throw away the Seeds because you can use them to make Toasted Spaghetti Squash Seeds using the same method as Pumpkin Seeds. Since the Seeds are already wet, you can skip the Pressure Cooking part of the recipe.

 

Scrape out the Strands

Scrape out the Strands

Look at those wonderful strands of Spaghetti. Ah, I mean Spaghetti SQUASH. All the fun of Spaghetti, without the carbs and calories. This vegetable will do a body good! Another delicious recipe for Spaghetti Squash is my Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash Chicken Lo Mein!

 

Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

Delicious and ready to eat. Try it with just Salt and Pepper. Butter, Salt and Pepper. Garlic Butter, Salt and Pepper and Parmesan Cheese. This makes a wonderful meal or a main course. For a one pot meal, try my Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce. Vegetarians, use soy crumbles, or leave out the crumbles/meat altogether.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

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  • J.A. Henckels Classic 8 inch Chef’s Knife
  • Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
  • Stainless Steel Tall/Short Trivet & Egg Cooker Set

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash

5 from 3 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Stainless Steel Short Legged Trivet

Instructions

  • Scrub Squash well and cut end of stem, if necessary.  Add one cup water to Pressure Cooker cooking pot and place a Short Legged Trivet.  Place Spaghetti Squash on top.
  • Lock on Lid and close Pressure Valve.  Cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes.  Allow a full Natural Pressure Release.
  • When Squash can be handled, cut lengthwise.  Remove the seeds guts.  Take a fork and scrape off the strands of Squash.  Enjoy.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 44mg2%
Potassium 261mg7%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 290IU6%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Saundra says

    June 23, 2019 at 6:19 am

    5 stars
    Easiest ever, but I cut in the middle, not lengthwise, longer noodles, more like spaghetti!

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      June 24, 2019 at 2:02 am

      Glad you enjoyed. Yes, through the middle is awesome. Jill

      Reply
  2. Carole says

    January 26, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    I made the spaghetti squash in the IP as directed. It wasn’t done. Should I cook for 15 min. next time, or longer?

    Reply
  3. Sandra West says

    February 11, 2018 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    The ONLY way to deal with easily removing squash strands from shell!

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    September 17, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    This worked wonderfully. Thanks. I don’t think I’ll eat chicken alfredo with regular pasta again. It turned out so delicious!

    Reply
  5. Kadi says

    August 8, 2017 at 11:13 am

    I can only find 2-ish lb squash at the store right now. What length of time would be best for a smaller squash? 5 min?

    Reply
    • Jill says

      August 9, 2017 at 10:18 pm

      Hi Kadi. You can start with that time and if you need to add more time, just add more time. Alternatively, since the squash is small, you can cut it in half and use a trivet in the pot. Jill

      Reply
  6. Ann says

    July 23, 2017 at 4:18 am

    Do you pierce it before cooking? I do before baking and recently (pre-instant pot) I have been microwavining it to al dente. Despite piercing, I have exploded a spaghetti squash in the microwave…twice! I’m a little afraid it will go KABOOM in the IP!

    Reply
  7. Nanci says

    February 27, 2017 at 5:29 am

    Can you please tell me if you can freeze the already cooked strands of the spagetti squash ?
    Thank you love your recipes

    Reply

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