Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash {Quick Recipe!}

Name: Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds); 1 cup water; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Cook a whole spaghetti squash in your Instant Pot quickly and effortlessly with this recipe. Enjoy as it is as a side, or add it into your favorite recipes.

Cooked spaghetti squash when it comes out of the instant pot

Ingredients

Spaghetti Squash: Look for one small enough to fit inside the Instant Pot. Make sure to cut it in half first. It may help to microwave it for 2 minutes if it’s difficult to cut.
Salt & pepper: To season the spaghetti squash, in addition to any other seasoning you might like.
Water: This is essential to pressurize the Instant Pot for cooking the spaghetti squash.

How to cook spaghetti squash in instant pot

Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds and fibers in the center.
Pour water into the Instant Pot, and place in the squash on a trivet.
Season and cook.
Once time is up, check that it’s tender and use a fork to shred the strands.

Tips for cooking SPAGHETTI squash

Cut the squash in half before cooking. This reduces the cooking time a lot. You can cook the squash hole, but it will take around 20 minutes, so this method is great when you are short on time. If you do cook it whole, be sure to use a knife to poke holes all around to let the pressure escape.
Buy a ripe and good quality squash. It should be an even pale color, dry, firm and heavy for its size. Avoid shiny squashes as these can be under ripe.
Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your squash. This recipe is made with a 3 pound squash. If yours is smaller, reduce the cooking time by a minute and check for doneness after cooking.
Generously season the spaghetti squash. The squash can be quite bland, so add a generous few pinches of salt and pepper, along with any other seasonings you like, like garlic powder or oregano.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it keep?

Cooked spaghetti squash will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. You can reheat it quickly on the stovetop or in the microwave to warm through to serve.

Can you cook it in the oven?

If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can also cook spaghetti squash in the oven, it just takes a little longer. Cut in half, drizzle with oil and seasoning, and lay cut side down on a baking sheet and pierce the skin with a sharp knife. It will take between 30 and 40 minutes to cook.

What do you eat with spaghetti squash?

Your cooked spaghetti squash can easily be served as a side, very simply with a little butter, chili flakes and some fresh herbs. You can make fuller dishes with it like Spaghetti Squash Lasagna, or mix in some pasta sauce and meatballs into the strands.

Close up of spaghetti squash to show the texture

It’s so quick and easy to cook a spaghetti squash in your Instant Pot. Super simple with just a couple of basic ingredients, and you have one delicious and healthy recipe on your hands!

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