Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash With Tomatoes Food

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH ROASTED BALSAMIC CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the spaghetti squash and water in the pressure cooking pot. Cook 10 minutes on high pressure. Use a quick pressure release and carefully remove squash from cooking pot. (The "baked" squash will be very soft and easy to squeeze. If it's still firm, put it back in the pressure cooking pot and cook another minute or two until the squash feels tender.) When cool enough to handle, halve squash crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Use a fork to scrap the strands of "spaghetti" from the skin of the spaghetti squash. Prepare roasted cherry tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes in half, and put them in a strainer. Sprinkle the salt over the tomatoes, gently stir. Place the strainer over a bowl and let sit for 15 minutes. Heat the broiler. Discard cooking water from pressure cooking pot and dry pot. Select Saute and add 1 tablespoon oil to pressure cooking pot. Add garlic; cook until fragrant and just starting to color, about 3 minutes. Add squash (discard any liquid that may have accumulated on the plate). Cook, stirring frequently, until squash is hot, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. While squash is cooking, Carefully stir tomatoes and discard any liquid that has accumulated in the bowl. Put the tomatoes in the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Spread the tomatoes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Broil on the center rack for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to brown and soften. Remove from oven. Serve spaghetti squash topped with roasted tomatoes.

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

Steps:

• Cut off the stem end of the squash, cut the squash in half and remove the seeds with a spoon. Add water to the pressure cooker pot. Place the spaghetti squash on a steamer basket or rack in the pot. Cook 8 minutes on high pressure. Use a quick pressure release. When squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrap the strands of "spaghetti" from the skin.

INSTANT POT SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Add 1 cup water to a 6-quart Instant Pot®, then put the rack in the bottom with the handles going up the sides. Deeply pierce the squash all over 12 to 16 times with a fork, then place on the rack (if needed, trim the stem so the squash fits comfortably in the pot, but be careful not to cut into the squash itself).
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• Meanwhile, add the canned tomatoes to a medium bowl and use your hands to lightly crush the tomatoes. Set aside.
• After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Use 2 kitchen towels to remove the rack and squash to a cutting board. Carefully pour the water out of the pot. Allow the squash to cool slightly while you prepare the marinara sauce.
• Set the pot to high saute and allow it to heat up for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil, then add the onions and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and starting to brown lightly, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved tomatoes and a large pinch of salt and bring to a strong simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced slightly and thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with additional salt and red pepper flakes if needed.
• While the sauce is reducing, remove the squash from the rack and split it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds, then use a fork to scrape the strands of squash from the inside of the skin.
• Transfer the squash to a large platter and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Season with more salt if needed, then top with the hot marinara sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil.

PRESSURE COOKER SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Set pressure cooker to the sauté function, and heat 2 tablespoons oil in the pot. Stir in garlic, red pepper and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes, salt and basil sprigs; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes (lower the sauté function to low or briefly turn the machine off if the sauce splatters too much).
• Meanwhile, make the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together beef, bread crumbs, Parmesan, chopped basil, egg, salt and garlic. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
• Pour 1 cup water into sauce in pot, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of pot (if you don't do this, the burn light may turn on). Scatter uncooked spaghetti over the sauce. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over spaghetti, stirring gently (try to keep the spaghetti on top of the sauce), then top with meatballs.
• Cover and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Manually release the pressure, then remove the cover and stir to separate the spaghetti. Stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan. At this point, the pasta will be almost but not quite cooked through. Place the top back on the pressure cooker (loosely) and let it sit for 3 to 10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and spaghetti is al dente but not mushy.
• Serve dolloped with ricotta, if using, and sprinkled with thinly sliced basil and more Parmesan if you like.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook squash til done using any method you prefer- bake, boil, steam, microwave.
• When squash is nearly done, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until tender. (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper, oregano and basil. Simmer together about 5 minutes more.
• When squash is done, shred with fork, keeping it inside the shell. Toss with butter. Spoon mixture ontop of shredded squash, top with parmesan.

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).