Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Squash Food

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.

PRESSURE-COOKER CHEESY BACON SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place trivet insert and 1 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Place squash, cut side down, on trivet. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 7 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Remove squash, trivet and water from cooker., Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat; add bacon, stirring occasionally, and cook until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; reserve drippings. Stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Separate squash strands with a fork and add to cooker; toss and heat through. Press cancel. Transfer to a serving bowl; stir in cheese. Top with bacon.

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 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).

PRESSURE COOKER SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a 6 or 8-quart pressure cooker, cook the beef and sausage over medium heat until brown . Stir the meat often so it breaks up as it cooks.
• Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and drain off the excess fat from the pressure cooker.
• Return the meat to the pressure cooker and add the stewed tomatoes , tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, celery, parsley, garlic, sugar, oregano, crushed red pepper, and bay leaves. Stir to combine all of the ingredients.
• Lock the lid in place, following the directions that came with your appliance. Bring the pressure cooker up to high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous sprinkle of salt. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions.
• Drain the pasta and, if necessary, keep warm by placing it in a heatproof colander over simmering water.
• Use a natural or controlled release. Remove the bay leaves and taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed.
• Serve the sauce over the cooked pasta. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese (if using).