Best Vegan Spaghetti Squash Recipes

EASY INSTANT POT® VEGAN LOW-CARB SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MUSHROOM RAGU

Steps:

• Combine spaghetti squash, vegetable broth, rosemary, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove spaghetti squash and cool until easily handled. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Pour in peeled tomatoes and season with salt, black pepper, sage, and bay leaves. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves and stir in basil. Serve over spaghetti squash.

LOW-CARB, VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH 'BOLOGNESE'

Steps:

• Pierce spaghetti squash halves all over using a fork. Place in a microwave-safe dish and cook in a microwave oven until softened, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add vegetarian ground beef, tomato sauce, peanut butter, oregano, paprika, thyme, tomato paste, turmeric, salt, and pepper and mix well. Simmer until sauce is heated through and starts to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Shred squash flesh using a fork and distribute among 4 plates. Serve with the sauce.

VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH NOODLE SALAD WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 30 minutes. Cool until easily handled.
• Combine peanut butter, tamari, agave syrup, sea salt, ginger, and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until sauce is smooth, about 1 minute. Stir lime juice and sriracha into sauce.
• Shred squash into a large bowl using a fork or your fingers. Add cabbage, broccoli, cucumber, carrot, scallions, and mint; drizzle peanut sauce over mixture and toss to coat. Top salad with peanuts.

INSTANT POT® VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Combine spaghetti squash, vegetable broth, rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove spaghetti squash and cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
• Combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Serve on top of spaghetti squash.

VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH STEWED GREEN TOMATOES AND BEETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in a baking pan. Pour in about 1 inch of water. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, and cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Use a fork to scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beets; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in green tomatoes, tomatoes, and zucchini. Simmer until beets are tender and tomatoes are soft, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Serve stewed beet mixture over spaghetti squash strands.

GREEK-INSPIRED VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Bring a very large pan of water to a boil. Add spaghetti squash and cook until it pierces easily with a fork, 20 to 30 minutes.
• While squash is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Remove squash from the boiling water. Let cool slightly, then use oven mitts and cut squash lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds.
• Use a long fork to pull out strands of spaghetti squash into a serving bowl. Add sauteed veggies, basil, and olives and toss to combine.

VEGAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place spaghetti squash halves, cut-sides down, in a large baking dish. Add about 3/4 inch water.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn cut-sides up; let cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Place asparagus, tomato and onion wedges, patty pan squash slices, and garlic on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Roast vegetables in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• While the vegetables are roasting, scrape the insides of the spaghetti squash with a fork to remove strands. Discard skins.
• Remove vegetables from the oven and pour vegetable juices into a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms and olives to the juices. Peel and discard the tomato skins, and chop onions into smaller pieces. Add all vegetables to the pot. Season with Italian seasoning and cayenne.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add spaghetti squash and mix until well combined. Simmer until heated through, 2 to 3 more minutes.