Why This Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti
Squash Is About To Change Your Mind
On Spaghetti Squash Recipes
As someone who has lived a keto lifestyle for quite some time now, I can tell you that one of the hardest things to give up is pasta.
There are just so many good pasta dishes out there, and there’s no way I’m missing out on them, so I had to find some alternatives. One of the best (and lowest carb) options I’ve found is spaghetti squash, and this Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash recipe has got to be one of the best pasta substitute dishes I’ve ever had!
I've always loved the flavor combination of garlic and parmesan, and this dish really accentuates their flavor profiles!
And with the addition of the nutty flavor of the almonds, the earthiness of the spinach, and the slight heat from the red pepper, this is easily one of the best spaghetti squash recipes I’ve ever had!
Now that you know how tasty this Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash recipe is, let’s get into how simple this recipe is to make. Not only is it easy to prep the dish, but thanks to the Instant Pot the cooking of this recipe is quick and painless.
How to Make Spaghetti Squash In The Instant Pot.
Directions:
Pierce the squash. Using the tip of a sharp knife, pierce the squash in several places. You are doing this to allow the heat to penetrate, and to keep the squash from exploding in your pressure cooker.
How to Make Spaghetti Squash In The Instant Pot.
Directions:
Pierce the squash. Using the tip of a sharp knife, pierce the squash in several places. You are doing this to allow the heat to penetrate, and to keep the squash from exploding in your pressure cooker.
Add water to the pressure cooker. Place 1.5-2 cups of water in the Instant Pot. Place a steamer rack in the pressure cooker.
Cook for 8 minutes at high pressure. Close the lid and allow the pressure cooker on HIGH PRESSURE for 8 minutes. Yes I know that doesn’t sound like enough time, given that you could be baking spaghetti squash for up to an hour. But this works unless your squash is super ginormous.
NPR for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes. These 10 minutes count toward the cooking time, so do not rush it.
NPR for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes. These 10 minutes count toward the cooking time, so do not rush it.
Cut and prepare the squash. When you remove the squash, be sure to cut lengthwise. This is how you can ensure you have long spaghetti-like strands.
Remove the seeds. You will need to remove the seeds from the squash now. This can be a messy job. I find that using a spoon really helps with this process so that you can just scoop them out. Then, using the tines of a fork, pull along the squash to get long, thin strands.
Cut and prepare the squash. When you remove the squash, be sure to cut lengthwise. This is how you can ensure you have long spaghetti-like strands. You will need to remove the seeds from the squash now. This can be a messy job. I find that using a spoon really helps with this process so that you can just scoop them out. Then, using the tines of a fork, pull along the squash to get long, thin strands.
Season to taste. You can just eat it as it is, with butter, salt, and pepper.
Season to taste. You can just eat it as it is, with butter, salt, and pepper.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Follow the directions above to cook your spaghetti squash.
Follow the directions above to cook your spaghetti squash.
Empty out the Instant Pot and wipe it dry.
Press Sauté. When the pot is hot, add oil. To the hot oil, add garlic, red pepper, and slivered almonds or pinenuts. Toast for 1 minute without letting the garlic burn. Add in the spinach and salt and stir. You can also do this in a skillet on the stovetop.
Add in the spaghetti squash and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese just before serving.
Tips and Tricks For Making Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash.
Don’t skimp on flavorings. This recipe is all about the flavored oil and the cheese, so don’t skimp on either.
Don’t skimp on flavorings. This recipe is all about the flavored oil and the cheese, so don’t skimp on either.
Add tomatoes or cranberries. You can also add cherry tomatoes or cranberries to this recipe for a little pop of color and taste.
Double up. I ask you to use half the squash in this recipe, but of course, you can always use all of it and double all the other ingredients.
Tips and Tricks. See the notes above on how to make Spaghetti squash in your Instant Pot. It’s got a lot of tips and tricks that will make this easier for you.Spaghetti Squash can be frozen. Put the strands into a ziptop bag, and squash the bag flat. Not only does this make for easier stacking in the refrigerator, but it also helps the squash defrost more evenly than if you had a large hunk o’ squash.
Variations On This Delicious Squash Recipe
Use pine nuts instead of almonds
Add ½ cup of cranberries to the hot oil along with the garlic and red peppers
Add roasted cherry tomatoes to the finished dish
Use feta cheese instead of shredded parmesan.
Add ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil along with the spaghetti squash.
Is Spaghetti Squash Healthy
Spaghetti squash actually has many health and dietary benefits. One of the main benefits is how low carb it is in comparison to pasta. One cup of spaghetti squash yields only 7 grams of carbs, with 1.5 grams of that being dietary fiber.
In contrast, regular spaghetti has a staggering 43 grams of carbs, with only 2.5 grams being dietary fiber. That’s over 6 times the amount of carbs as spaghetti squash!
And just because you’re not living a low carb lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the health benefits spaghetti squash as well. People of all dietary walks of life enjoy spaghetti squash as a healthy alternative to pasta! It’s also low in calories, high in vitamin C and high dietary fiber.
Use pine nuts instead of almonds
Add ½ cup of cranberries to the hot oil along with the garlic and red peppers
Add roasted cherry tomatoes to the finished dish
Use feta cheese instead of shredded parmesan.
Add ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil along with the spaghetti squash.
Is Spaghetti Squash Healthy
Spaghetti squash actually has many health and dietary benefits. One of the main benefits is how low carb it is in comparison to pasta. One cup of spaghetti squash yields only 7 grams of carbs, with 1.5 grams of that being dietary fiber.
In contrast, regular spaghetti has a staggering 43 grams of carbs, with only 2.5 grams being dietary fiber. That’s over 6 times the amount of carbs as spaghetti squash!
And just because you’re not living a low carb lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the health benefits spaghetti squash as well. People of all dietary walks of life enjoy spaghetti squash as a healthy alternative to pasta! It’s also low in calories, high in vitamin C and high dietary fiber.
How To Make Spaghetti Squash In The Instant Pot:
Add water to the pressure cooker. Place 1.5-2 cups of water in the Instant Pot. Place a steamer rack in the pressure cooker.
Cook for 8 minutes at high pressure. Close the lid and allow the pressure cooker on HIGH PRESSURE for 8 minutes. Yes I know that doesn’t sound like enough time, given that you could be baking spaghetti squash for up to an hour. But this works unless your squash is super ginormous.
NPR for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes. These 10 minutes count toward the cooking time, so do not rush it.
Cut and prepare the squash. When you remove the squash, be sure to cut lengthwise. This is how you can ensure you have long spaghetti-like strands.
Remove the seeds. You will need to remove the seeds from the squash now. This can be a messy job. I find that using a spoon really helps with this process so that you can just scoop them out. Then, using the tines of a fork, pull along the squash to get long, thin strands.
Cut and prepare the squash. When you remove the squash, be sure to cut lengthwise. This is how you can ensure you have long spaghetti-like strands. You will need to remove the seeds from the squash now. This can be a messy job. I find that using a spoon really helps with this process so that you can just scoop them out. Then, using the tines of a fork, pull along the squash to get long, thin strands.
Season to taste. You can just eat it as it is, with butter, salt, and pepper.
HOW TO MAKE GARLIC PARMESAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Follow the directions above to cook your spaghetti squash.Empty out the Instant Pot and wipe it dry.
Press Sauté. When the pot is hot, add oil. To the hot oil, add garlic, red pepper, and slivered almonds or pinenuts. Toast for 1 minute without letting the garlic burn. Add in the spinach and salt and stir. You can also do this in a skillet on the stovetop.
Add in the spaghetti squash and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese just before serving.
Tips And Tricks For Making Garlic Parmesan Sapghetti Squash.
Don’t skimp on flavorings. This recipe is all about the flavored oil and the cheese, so don’t skimp on either.
Add tomatoes or cranberries. You can also add cherry tomatoes or cranberries to this recipe for a little pop of color and taste.
Double up. I ask you to use half the squash in this recipe, but of course, you can always use all of it and double all the other ingredients.
Tips and Tricks. See the notes above on how to make Spaghetti squash in your Instant Pot. It’s got a lot of tips and tricks that will make this easier for you.
Spaghetti Squash can be frozen. Put the strands into a ziptop bag, and squash the bag flat. Not only does this make for easier stacking in the refrigerator, but it also helps the squash defrost more evenly than if you had a large hunk o’ squash.VARIATIONS ON THIS DELICIOUS SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE
Use pine nuts instead of almonds
Add ½ cup of cranberries to the hot oil along with the garlic and red peppers
Add roasted cherry tomatoes to the finished dish
Use feta cheese instead of shredded parmesan.
Use feta cheese instead of shredded parmesan.
Add ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil along with the spaghetti squash.
IS SPAGHETTI SQUASH HEALTHY?
Spaghetti squash actually has many health and dietary benefits. One of the main benefits is how low carb it is in comparison to pasta. One cup of spaghetti squash yields only 7 grams of carbs, with 1.5 grams of that being dietary fiber.
In contrast, regular spaghetti has a staggering 43 grams of carbs, with only 2.5 grams being dietary fiber. That’s over 6 times the amount of carbs as spaghetti squash!
And just because you’re not living a low carb lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the health benefits spaghetti squash as well. People of all dietary walks of life enjoy spaghetti squash as a healthy alternative to pasta! It’s also low in calories, high in vitamin C and high dietary fiber.
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