How long should I cook a spaghetti squash in an Instant Pot?

The total time is about 30-40 minutes. The Instant Pot takes about 12-15 minutes to fully pressurize, 15 minutes to pressure cook and 3-10 minutes for natural pressure release.

How long do you pressure cook spaghetti squash?

Active pressure cooking time is 15 minutes.

Can I put a whole spaghetti squash in an Instant pot?

Yes. An 8 inch long, or 3 pound, squash can fit a 6 quart Instant pot.

Instant pot spaghetti squash • We Count Carbs

Name: Instant pot spaghetti squash recipe card
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash (8” in length or smaller, about 2-3 pounds for a 6 quart Instant Pot); 1 cup of water

Description

Cooking whole spaghetti squash in an Instant pot is easy and results in yummy squash noodles every time! No cutting or prepping!

Ingredients

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1 spaghetti squash (8” in length or smaller, about 2-3 pounds for a 6 quart Instant Pot)
1 cup of water

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Instructions

Place the steamer basket into the Instant Pot.
Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot.
Place squash on the steaming basket.
Lock the lid, flip the steam release switch to Seal.
Select Pressure Cook. Use the -/+ Time button to select 15 minutes (00:15).
Press Keep Warm to turn off automatic Keep Warm setting.
Press Start. The display shows On. The Instant Pot takes about 12-15 minutes to preheat and fully pressurize. You’ll see this when the float valve has visibly popped up above the surface of the lid.
When done, the display shows End.
Do not Vent. Allow the Instant Pot to fully depressurize. The float valve descends so that the top is flush with the lid. About 3-5 minutes.
Remove the lid.
Test the squash with a knife. The squash is done when a knife easily pierces the skin and flesh.
Remove the squash from the Instant Pot. Use gloves or a kitchen towel to protect your hands while handling the squash.
Let cool or cool under cold running water.
Cut in half. Then cut into 4 rings. Remove the seeds and pulp with a spoon.
Peel off skin.
Use a fork or fingers to gently separate the spaghetti squash strands into long “noodles”.
Serve with your favorite pasta seasonings or toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

A 3 pound squash will yield about 4 cups of "noodles"
If cooking for meal prep, leave the squash whole and store in the fridge.

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Sides
Method: Instant pot
Cuisine: American