Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

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Instant Pot garlic parmesan spaghetti squash is loaded with flavor and cooks quickly in the pressure cooker. This is also a great meatless meal option.

Making spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot is my new favorite way of cooking this squash. It can take easily an hour to cook and soften spaghetti squash in the oven, but in the Instant Pot it cooks in under 15 minutes.

Once the squash is done cooking, and the “spaghetti noodles” are pulled out, you can top with your favorite spaghetti toppings. This Instant Pot garlic parmesan squash recipe is super easy because all you need is olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese, and sage if you like.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Spaghetti squash cooks in the fraction of the time with the Instant Pot
• Easy meatless meal
• Great family meal
• Only a handful of ingredients

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

• Large spaghetti squash
• Water
• Olive oil
• Garlic paste
• Dried sage leaves (optional)

How to make this recipe

1 – Quarter the spaghetti squash into four pieces and remove the seeds.

2 – Place squash quarters in the Instant Pot, skin side down. Pour water into the bottom of the pot. Close and lock the lid with the valve pointing sealed.

3 – Pressure cook on High Pressure for 7 minutes. Quick Release to vent steam. Remove squash from pot. Let it cool for about 20 minutes before handling.

4 – Use the tines of a fork to scoop out the spaghetti part from the skin. Set aside.

5 – Drain water from Instant Pot, then turn on to sauté. Add the olive oil and heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic paste and stir for about 1 minute. If you are adding the dried sage leaves, add them while sautéing the garlic.

6 – Turn off Pot and carefully add in the spaghetti squash. Lightly mix the squash into the garlic mixture. Plate, spaghetti squash, and top with parmesan cheese.

Can I store my cooked spaghetti squash?

Yes! Cooked spaghetti squash can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Calories per serving (quarter of the spaghetti squash): 146

Yield: 4 Servings

Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash

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Instant Pot garlic parmesan spaghetti squash is loaded with flavor and cooks quickly in the pressure cooker. This is also a great meatless meal option.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 large spaghetti squash
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp garlic paste
• 1 tbsp dried sage, optional
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Quarter the spaghetti squash into four pieces and remove the seeds. 
2. Place squash quarters in the Instant Pot, skin side down. Pour water into the bottom of the pot. Close and lock the lid with the valve pointing to sealed.
3. Pressure cook on High Pressure for 7 minutes. Quick Release to vent steam. Remove squash from pot. Let it cool for about 20 minutes before handling.
4. Use the tines of a fork to scoop out the spaghetti part from the skin. Set aside.
5. Drain water from Instant Pot, then turn on to sauté. Add the olive oil and heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic paste and stir for about 1 minute. If you are adding the dried sage leaves, add them while sautéing the garlic.
6. Turn off Pot and carefully add in the spaghetti squash. Lightly mix the squash into the garlic mixture. Plate, spaghetti squash, and top with parmesan cheese. 

Notes

• The Instant Pot needs to come to pressure before the cooking time starts, similar to an oven that needs to preheat. The cooking time doesn't actually start until pressure builds, which can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes, sometimes longer depending on how full the pot is and how much liquid there is inside. Once it reaches pressure the Instant Pot will beep, and the cook time will begin to count down. Please, make sure to consider that extra time when planning your meal.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 146Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 4g

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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