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 ideas in this post for serving spaghetti squash in interesting ways.
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In this post on we’re spotlighting two bloggers who’ve mastered how to cook CrockPot or Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash! And spaghetti squash is such a versatile vegetable!
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 recipe ideas for dishes using spaghetti squash ! And enjoy the spaghetti squash everyone!
What is Spaghetti Squash?
Spaghetti Squash is an interesting type of winter squash that strings apart into strands resembling spaghetti once 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.
How can Spaghetti Squash be used in recipes?
Please don’t think of spaghetti squash as just being a substitute for pasta! At Kalyn’s Kitchen I love to use it in favorite low-carb dishes and using one of these methods to cook the spaghetti squash would make my favorite spaghetti squash recipes that much easier. Here are some of my favorite dinners that use Spaghetti Squash:
- Greek Salad Spaghetti Squash Bowl
- Mock Lasagna Spaghetti Squash Casserole
- Spaghetti Squash and Chard Gratin
- Spaghetti Squash Taco Bowls
- Pesto Spaghetti Squash
Making CrockPot Spaghetti Squash:
I bookmarked 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
Then I 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 this 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 or the Instant Pot:
- Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs ~ I Wash You Dry
- Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce ~ Skinnytaste
- Spaghetti Squash, Meat, and Tomatoes ~ Fit Slow Cooker Queen
- Bacon Parmesan Spaghetti Squash ~ 365 Days of Slow + Pressure Cooking
- Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash ~ Two Sleevers
More Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Vegetables:
- Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Recipes
- Instant Pot Sweet Potato Recipes
- Slow Cooker Zucchini Recipes
- Instant Pot Zucchini Recipes
- 20 Recipes for Instant Pot Green Beans
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.