Name: Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds); 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 3 minced garlic cloves; ½ cup Parmesan cheese; parsley (for topping)

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Our Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is the perfect low carb side dish full of flavor!

You only need 6 ingredients and 22 minutes for the the most delicious side to any main course!

Ingredients needed to make Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash:

Water
Whole Spaghetti Squash
Olive Oil
Garlic Cloves
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Parsley

How to make Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash:

Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the pot and place the steamer rack on top.

Placing 2 spaghetti squash halves in Instant Pot

Slice the spaghetti squash in half and scoop the seeds out of the center. Place the spaghetti squash halves on top of the steamer rack.

Replace the lid on the instant pot and turn valve to SEALING. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK on HIGH PRESSURE and set timer for 7 minutes.
When the timer is finished, turn the valve to VENTING to quick release the pressure. Squash should be tender, but not mushy.

Using a fork to shred cooked spaghetti squash

Remove the squash from the instant pot. Use the tines of the fork to separate the cooked strands from the hard shell.

Shredded Spaghetti Squash in the Instant Pot with a rubber spatula

Remove the excess water from the instant pot insert and press the sauté function button. Add oil and garlic to the instant pot and stir until fragrant. Add spaghetti-like strands of the cooked spaghetti squash back to the pot, along with parmesan cheese. Stir until heated through and cheese is melted. Remove from instant pot and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

2 Spaghetti Squash halves filled with cooked and shredded spaghetti squash

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Kitchen Items Needed for this Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Recipe:

Instant Pot (THIS is a great one)
Steamer rack (like THIS one)
Fork

The easiest way to change up this recipe:

Mix in Marinara Sauce or Alfredo Sauce
Add Red Pepper Flakes or Italian Seasoning
Stir In Pine Nuts or Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Main dishes to serve with this Easy Spaghetti Squash recipe:

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Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe

If you love all things garlic and parmesan, then this Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash is for you.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 7

Total Time 22

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Ingredients

Equipment

Instructions

Pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of the instant pot and place the steamer rack on top.
Slice the spaghetti squash in half and scoop the seeds out of the center. Place the spaghetti squash on top of the steamer rack.
Replace the lid on the instant pot and turn valve to SEALING. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK on HIGH PRESSURE and set timer for 7 minutes.
When the timer is finished, turn the valve to VENTING to quick release the pressure. Squash should be tender, but not mushy.
Remove the squash from the instant pot. Use the tines of the fork to separate the cooked strands from the hard shell.
Remove the excess water from the instant pot insert and press the SAUTE button. Add oil and garlic to the instant pot and stir until fragrant. Add strands of spaghetti squash back to the pot, along with parmesan cheese. Stir until heated through and cheese is melted. Remove from instant pot and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Ideas to change up this recipe:

Mix in Marinara Sauce or Alfredo Sauce
Add Red Pepper Flakes or Italian Seasoning
Stir In Pine Nuts or Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 163 kcal · Carbohydrates: 18 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 8 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g · Cholesterol: 11 mg · Sodium: 236 mg · Potassium: 285 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 398 IU · Vitamin C: 6 mg · Calcium: 200 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Cuisine: American

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Main Course