Using the microwave as a shortcut method

Although spaghetti squash is very easy to prepare, it takes a while to cook. Even after being split in half or into rings, a whole spaghetti squash might take up to 40 minutes to cook in the oven. Therefore, considering that cooking spaghetti squash in the microwave only takes 15 minutes, it is undoubtedly enticing. Unfortunately, this quick procedure yields dull, mushy meat that is inferior to other cooking techniques in terms of flavor.

Try cooking spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot if you want a better time-saving strategy. To make sure the squash fits inside the pot, cut it in half across rather than lengthwise. You'll still need to scoop out the seeds before cooking, just like with the oven technique. After that, fill the Instant Pot with a cup of water, put the halves on the steaming rack, and secure the cover while setting the pressure cook timer for seven minutes. When the timer goes off, manually release the pressure and get ready to have some delicious cooked spaghetti squash.