Best 5 Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash With Tomatoes Recipes

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 SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash and zucchini into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add tomatoes, broth, green onions, salt and pepper. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 1 minute. Quick-release pressure. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon., To serve, top with croutons, cheese and bacon.

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 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).

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.