Lemon-Sage Spaghetti Squash
By :Time Inc.
Spaghetti squash is such a fun veggie. It has a subtle flavor that pairs easily with any number of other flavors, from delicate butter and sage in this recipe to bold tomatoes and herbs in Italian meat sauces. From Time Inc's "Instant Pot All-Time Best Recipes"
Votes: 15
Rating: 4.73
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Vegan & Vegetarian
Duration 15-30 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook
Main Ingredient Cheese, Lemon, Spaghetti Squash
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 lb spaghetti squash washed and cuthalf
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated fresh
  • 2 teaspoons sage leaves fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Vegan & Vegetarian
Duration 15-30 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook
Main Ingredient Cheese, Lemon, Spaghetti Squash
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 lb spaghetti squash washed and cuthalf
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated fresh
  • 2 teaspoons sage leaves fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon rind grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Votes: 15
Rating: 4.73
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Instructions
  1. Scrape membranes from squash halves with a spoon, reserving seeds to roast, if desired.
  2. Place steam rack, with handles in the up position, in the inner pot of a 6-quart Instant Pot; pour in 1 cup water. Place squash halves, cut sides up, on rack.
  3. Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Turn the steam release handle to “Sealing” position. Cook at High Pressure for 9 minutes. Open the cooker using Quick Pressure Release. Lift squash from the cooker using rack handles. Set aside on rack to cool.
  4. While squash cools, pour out water from the inner pot; rinse with hot water, and dry thoroughly. Return pot to the cooker.
  5. When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to remove spaghetti-like strands, and place in a bowl.
  6. Add butter to inner pot. Press Sauté. When butter melts, add onion and garlic to pot; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until tender. Press Cancel to turn cooker off. Add squash strands to pot; stir 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Return squash to bowl; add Parmesan cheese and remaining ingredients, and toss well.
12 replies
  1. Benglund
    Benglund says:

    The flavors if this were amazing. We used this recipe for the meatballs to put on top of it. http://pressureluckcooking.com/recipe/instant-pot-meatballs/

    We made a ton of meatballs and grabbed two batches of the sauce to make them in, then vacuum sealed them in meal-sized containers. The sauce from the recipe paired with the flavors of fresh sage & fresh minced garlic/onion were stupendous. Recipes like this are what have made me love my Instant Pot.

  2. Kadensol0528
    Kadensol0528 says:

    Super easy and delicious… Only advice I would make is make some chicken or something with it cuz of the portion was very small.

  3. MichaelL
    MichaelL says:

    This is super delicious. I love the lemony flavor, without the sour. Try it with some crumbled goat cheese.—So good!

  4. Zambooka100
    Zambooka100 says:

    First time spaghetti squasher! Delicious easy recipe! I paired with tome herb mushroom chicken. Will make again!

  5. Avol2@comcast.net
    Avol2@comcast.net says:

    I added a whole sweet onion (in place of 1/4 cup, and 1 sweet red pepper (both diced). An extra tbsp of butter and parsley. Loved it.

  6. Bunnye72@yahoo.com
    Bunnye72@yahoo.com says:

    Made this for the 1st time. Tirned out pretty good. Next time I’m going to add some lemon juice for more sage. Could taste the lemon, just couldn’t taste much if any of the sage.
    Will be making again.

  7. Ph@ Bish
    Ph@ Bish says:

    Really great! I realized later on that I didn’t have sage. Thyme is an excellent alternative & couples well w/ the buttery onion hints (I sauteed more onion for more sweetness to bounce the saltiness I knew my family would want me to add at the end).

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