Best 9 Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash With Tomatoes Recipes

PRESSURE COOKER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut off the stem end of the squash, cut the squash in half and remove the seeds with a spoon. Add water to the pressure cooker pot. Place the spaghetti squash on a steamer basket or rack in the pot. Cook 8 minutes on high pressure. Use a quick pressure release. When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrap the strands of "spaghetti" from the skin.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH ROASTED BALSAMIC CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the spaghetti squash and water in the pressure cooking pot. Cook 10 minutes on high pressure. Use a quick pressure release and carefully remove squash from cooking pot. (The "baked" squash will be very soft and easy to squeeze. If it's still firm, put it back in the pressure cooking pot and cook another minute or two until the squash feels tender.) When cool enough to handle, halve squash crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Use a fork to scrap the strands of "spaghetti" from the skin of the spaghetti squash. Prepare roasted cherry tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes in half, and put them in a strainer. Sprinkle the salt over the tomatoes, gently stir. Place the strainer over a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes. Heat the broiler. Discard cooking water from pressure cooking pot and dry pot. Select Saute and add 1 tablespoon oil to pressure cooking pot. Add garlic; cook until fragrant and just starting to color, about 3 minutes. Add squash (discard any liquid that may have accumulated on the plate). Cook, stirring frequently, until squash is hot, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. While squash is cooking, Carefully stir tomatoes and discard any liquid that has accumulated in the bowl. Put the tomatoes in the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Spread the tomatoes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Broil on the center rack for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to brown and soften. Remove from oven. Serve spaghetti squash topped with roasted tomatoes.

INSTANT POT SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Add 1 cup water to a 6-quart Instant Pot®, then put the rack in the bottom with the handles going up the sides. Deeply pierce the squash all over 12 to 16 times with a fork, then place on the rack (if needed, trim the stem so the squash fits comfortably in the pot, but be careful not to cut into the squash itself).
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• Meanwhile, add the canned tomatoes to a medium bowl and use your hands to lightly crush the tomatoes. Set aside.
• After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Use 2 kitchen towels to remove the rack and squash to a cutting board. Carefully pour the water out of the pot. Allow the squash to cool slightly while you prepare the marinara sauce.
• Set the pot to high saute and allow it to heat up for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil, then add the onions and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and starting to brown lightly, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved tomatoes and a large pinch of salt and bring to a strong simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced slightly and thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with additional salt and red pepper flakes if needed.
• While the sauce is reducing, remove the squash from the rack and split it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds, then use a fork to scrape the strands of squash from the inside of the skin.
• Transfer the squash to a large platter and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Season with more salt if needed, then top with the hot marinara sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil.

PRESSURE-COOKER SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Set squash on trivet, overlapping as needed to fit. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 7 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel., Remove squash and trivet from pressure cooker; drain cooking liquid from pressure cooker. Using a fork, separate squash into strands resembling spaghetti, discarding the skin. Return squash to pressure cooker. Stir in tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt and pepper. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Top with cheese and basil.

INSTANT POT® SPAGHETTI SQUASH PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Place spaghetti squash, cut-sides down, on a steaming rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer squash to a plate and scrape flesh into spaghetti strands with a fork. Empty, rinse, and dry pressure cooker pot.
• Select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the hot pot. Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is just tender, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest; saute until zucchini is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
• Add cooked spaghetti squash strands, basil, and parsley to the pot. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute until combined, about 2 minutes more.

INSTANT POT® SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SAUTEED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place the steam rack inside a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add water to the pot. Place spaghetti squash onto the rack. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Scrape squash into a bowl, separating into strings.
• While squash is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and thyme and saute until onions are soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, garlic salt, and black pepper; saute until mushrooms have released their liquid and are tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add pine nuts and cook until toasted, about 2 more minutes.
• Add cooked spaghetti squash to the skillet with the mushroom mixture. Season with additional garlic salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute more. Remove thyme sprigs before serving.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook squash til done using any method you prefer- bake, boil, steam, microwave.
• When squash is nearly done, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender. (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper, oregano and basil. Simmer together about 5 minutes more.
• When squash is done, shred with fork, keeping it inside the shell. Toss with butter. Spoon mixture ontop of shredded squash, top with parmesan.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Place squash in 6- or 7-quart slow cooker, overlapping as needed to fit. Cook, covered, on low until tender, 5-7 hours. , Remove squash from slow cooker; drain any cooking liquid. Using a fork, separate the squash into strands resembling spaghetti, discarding the skin. Return strands to slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt and pepper; cook on low until heated through, about 15 minutes. Top with cheese and basil.

PRESSURE COOKER SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Carefully cut squash in half the long way.
• Add 1 cup water to the bottom of the pressure cooker and add trivet.
• Place squash halves on trivet, cut side down.
• Cover pressure cooker and bring up to full pressure.
• Reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook for 15 minutes.
• Release pressure Make the pesto sauce while the squash is cooking.
• Mince the garlic in a food processor.
• Add the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts and salt to taste and process until mixture is finely ground.
• Add the oil and process 20 seconds When the squash is cooked, scoop out and discard the seeds and spongy, deeper orange membrane.
• With a fork, rake out the strands of squash and transfer to a colander.
• Press lightly to remove some of the excess liquid.
• Transfer to a serving dish and toss with several tablespoons pesto sauce.
• Serve hot.
• Reserve the remaining pesto sauce for other uses if desired.
• (Any extra pesto can be refrigerated for several weeks in a tightly covered container).