Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash With Pesto Recipes

EASY SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Cook the spaghetti squash: follow Roasted Spaghetti Squash or Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash.
• Allow the squash to cool slightly, then use a fork to scrape out the squash into "spaghetti" strands. Place the noodles in a colander or strainer and rest for 10 minutes to remove any extra moisture.
• In a bowl, combine the pesto, Parmesan, and squash noodles. Toss until well combined. Taste, and add additional salt or pesto as necessary. (Leftovers store in the refrigerator for a few days; you may have to refresh the flavor with additional pesto.)

INSTANT POT® VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Combine spaghetti squash, vegetable broth, rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). 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 lid. Remove spaghetti squash and cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
• Combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Serve on top of spaghetti squash.

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.

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).

PRESSURE COOKER SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into pressure cooker.
• Turn on heat to medium high.
• Once pressure has built (check directions on your pressure cooker) cook for 10 minute.
• Run under cold water to decrease pressure.
• Stir and serve over noodles.