Food bloggers can show you how to make CrockPot or Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash, and it’s so versatile for a low-carb vegetable! And see the many ideas in this post for serving the cooked spaghetti squash in interesting ways.
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Spaghetti Squash is such a versatile vegetable! This post spotlights two bloggers who will show you exactly how to cook CrockPot or Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash! Check out the two methods below for an easy way of cooking spaghetti squash (without even trying to cut it up into pieces!)
This post also has lots of Slow Cooker or Instant Pot recipe ideas for dishes using spaghetti squash. And it’s a perfect ingredient for anyone who’s watching their carbs! I hope you have fun trying some recipes with spaghetti squash!
What is Spaghetti Squash?
Spaghetti Squash is an interesting type of winter squash that strings apart into strands resembling spaghetti when it’s cooked! It’s a favorite with vegetable gardeners, and if you’re growing your own spaghetti squash you can even cook green spaghetti squash like a summer squash! But for most people it’s a winter squash variety and it’s a favorite low-carb vegetable for many people.
Ideas for Using Spaghetti Squash in recipes:
Please don’t think of spaghetti squash as just a substitute for pasta! At Kalyn’s Kitchen I love to use it in favorite low-carb dishes. Here are three of my personal favorite dinners that give the option to cook the Spaghetti Squash in the Slow Cooker or Instant Pot:
Making CrockPot Spaghetti Squash:
I pinned the post on How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the CrockPot from Family Fresh Meals the minute I saw it a few years ago. And then I started wondering why I had never thought of doing this? Not that spaghetti squash is difficult to cook, but cutting it is kind of a pain, and cooking it in the slow cooker means one less thing to have to watch while it’s cooking.
Two thumbs up to Corey for this great idea for CrockPot Spaghetti Squash; I’m definitely trying it! See all about how to make CrockPot Spaghetti Squash from Family Fresh Meals.
Making Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
I also spotted a great post from Aggie’s Kitchen on How to Make Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash, and once again I slapped my forehead at what a great idea that was! Now when you don’t have time for the slow cooker method you can cook spaghetti squash in practically no time in the Instant Pot. Check out How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in an Instant Pot from Aggie’s Kitchen.
More Spaghetti Squash in the CrockPot:
- CrockPot Spaghetti Squash, Meat, and Tomatoes ~ Fit Slow Cooker Queen
- CrockPot Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs ~ Funny is Family
- Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs ~ I Wash You Dry
- CrockPot Spaghetti Squash Pizza ~ Fit Slow Cooker Queen
- CrockPot Spaghetti Squash and Cheese ~ Recipes that Crock
More Spaghetti Squash in the Instant Pot:
- Instant Pot or Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce ~ Skinnytaste
- Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash ~ 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking
- Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash ~ Two Sleevers
- Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Greek Style ~ The Foodie Cooks
- Instant Pot Bacon Parmesan Spaghetti Squash ~ 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking
More Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Vegetables:
- Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Recipes
- 20 Recipes for Instant Pot Green Beans
- Instant Pot Sweet Potato Recipes
Joeman says
This recipe is so simply intuitive I never would have thought of it! Thank you. I'm trying it tomorrow.
Kalyn says
I didn't think of it either, but it's on my "must try" list! Hope you like this method. I usually roast in the oven, but cutting them open is rather a pain!
Kalyn says
Lydia, I must try it!
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
I actually did this last week — and I couldn't believe how perfectly the squash turned out.