I love working with spaghetti squash because you don’t need any special equipment to make the “noodles.” You simply need to scrape the cooked insides with the tines of a fork to get the noodle-like strands out. You will need to cook your spaghetti squash ahead of time to prepare this recipe, but the process is remarkably quick when you use the Instant Pot. (Here’s an affiliate link to the 6-quart model I use.) If you haven’t noticed, I use my Instant Pot quite often for preparing staples like quinoa, black beans, and spaghetti squash to make my week easier.
You can make the spaghetti squash ahead of time and have it ready to go cold from the fridge for this recipe, or you can cook it just before making this recipe– just be sure to set aside an extra 25-30 minutes if using your Instant Pot or 45-60 minutes if using your oven. This Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein is totally adaptable to use up any vegetables you might have on hand, so please use this recipe as a general guideline and feel free to get creative!
The size of your squash will most likely vary each time you make this, but since it’s an easy skillet meal you can simply taste as you go and add more seasoning as needed. Be sure to check out the recipe notes below for substitutions!
Recipe Notes:
Need a soy-free recipe? Swap coconut aminos for the tamari and season with extra salt to compensate for the difference in flavor. If you don’t need a gluten-free recipe, use soy sauce instead of tamari. Want more protein? You can round out this meal by adding your favorite cooked protein when you add the spaghetti squash noodles. You can use chicken or eggs, if you like, or for plant-based protein try using white beans. Since this dish is neutral for food combining purposes, you’ll still be enjoying a properly combined meal.
As always, if you try something different with this recipe, please leave a comment below letting us know what worked for you. We can all benefit from your experience! — Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite way to prepare spaghetti squash? We also love my Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Casserole around the holidays!
