One-Pot Spaghetti Squash and Meat Sauce (Pressure Cooker and Slow Cooker)
Whip up a delightful and nutritious Spaghetti Squash paired with savory Meat Sauce in a single pot! This fantastic dish can be prepared in less than thirty minutes using either a pressure cooker or a slow cooker, making it an effortless meal option for any busy day. Enjoy the flavors and ease of this wholesome recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% ground beef
- 1 small chopped onion
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- bay leaf
- pecorino romano cheese rind
- 1 Large
- grated cheese for topping
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper
- 3 cloves crushed garlic
Instructions
- 1
In a skillet, brown the ground beef along with diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until the meat is cooked through. Incorporate crushed tomatoes, a bay leaf, and a piece of cheese rind, stirring to combine. Carefully poke holes into the spaghetti squash using a knife and position it atop the sauce mixture. Seal the lid and pressure cook for 15 minutes on high, or until the squash skin yields easily to a gentle press from a spoon. Allow the pressure to release naturally, then remove the bay leaf and cheese rind. Transfer the spaghetti squash to a bowl, setting it aside to cool.
- 2
Once the squash has cooled enough to handle, slice it in half using a large knife, discarding the seeds inside. Use a fork to scrape out the spaghetti-like strands and place them in a colander to drain thoroughly (I recommend using paper towels to absorb any remaining moisture). Serve the meat sauce over the squash strands, adding grated cheese on top if you wish.
- 3
For the slow cooker method, brown the meat as described in the skillet, then transfer it to the slow cooker along with the other ingredients specified above. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours for a rich and flavorful dish.