How To Cook Spaghetti Squash In A Pressure Cooker (Easy Method)

Why I Love This Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Making pressure-cooked spaghetti squash is a fast and easy way to get a vegan meal on the table with little effort. Instead of staying in the kitchen while this cooks, I can do other things - like think of a series for my blog.

Another reason to love this recipe is that it's very versatile. Spaghetti squash has a very neutral taste, which pairs well with many toppings. I love to top my spaghetti squash with homemade pasta sauce! I have also topped this with alfredo, Italian sausage, and cheese - all great options.

Furthermore, using a pressure cooker means I don't have to add any oil, so I can keep this dish low in fat. I try to watch my fat intake, and I love having multiple low-fat and tasty options! Did I mention how tender the squash is - once I top it with sauce, I can't tell it's not pasta.

What Are The Benefits Of Pressure-Cooked Spaghetti Squash?

Spaghetti squash has many nutritional benefits, including:

• Helps fill you up thanks to the fiber - feel fuller longer

• Contains beta-carotene & vitamin C, which are both powerful antioxidants

• Vitamins & Minerals

This link has additional information on spaghetti squash nutrition. Craving more recipes from Angie? Click here to see all her recipes.

In case you want more nutritional benefits from food, I've added a section to my blog that lists recipes using Your Super products. Your Super offers vegan superfood powders which are easy to add to a variety of foods! If you are interested, their golden mellow mix would be a wonderful addition to this spaghetti squash.

There's No Wrong Way To Cut Spaghetti Squash

While there isn't a wrong way to cut spaghetti squash, I do have a preferred way to cut it. Whenever I cut spaghetti squash, I cut it lengthwise - this way I get longer "noodles". For example, if you cut the spaghetti squash in half width-wise, you would have smaller noodles.

Alternatively, if you cut the squash into cubes, you may end up with cubes that are a combination of solid and noodle-y.

How To Get Spaghetti-Like Strands

After removing the spaghetti squash from the pressure cooker, you have a few options for how to eat it. One option is to leave it whole and top it with sauce. The 2nd option is to use a fork to shred the spaghetti squash into spaghetti strands. You will want to run a fork down the long direction of the squash for best results.