Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 1/2 pounds )
• 2 cups tomato sauce ((use low sugar or no sugar added, like Rao's brand))
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 small bunch fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cook the Spaghetti Squash ---

2. 2

   Cook the spaghetti squash in your Instant Pot: Pierce a few holes in the skin with fork or knife. Set on the rack inside your Instant Pot.

3. 3

   Add a 1/2 cup of water. Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes. Use a MPR to release pressure (turn the knob and carefully release the steam).

4. 4

   Allow to cool enough to handle, then cut open and remove the seeds with a spoon. Use two forks to fluff the spaghetti squash and remove it from the skin.

5. 5

   --- Cook the Ground Beef ---

6. 6

   While the Instant Pot is cooking the squash, add the ground beef to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, breaking it apart and turning often as it cooks, until browned.

7. 7

   Season lightly with salt and pepper and continue to cook until cooked through. Optionally, you can drain off some of the rendered fat.

8. 8

   --- Assemble and Serve ---

9. 9

   On plates or inside the squash, top the spaghetti squash with sauce. Spoon the meat mixture on top of the sauce, then a big sprinkle of parmesan.

10. 10

    Lastly, top with a few fresh basil leaves.