Air Fryer Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Ricotta Mixture:

• 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

Other Ingredients:

• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce:

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

2. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. Assemble the Lasagna:

1. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish that fits in your air fryer.
2. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, trimming the noodles to fit if necessary.
3. Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and mozzarella cheese on top.

4. Cook in the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the baking dish in the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.

5. Serve:

1. Allow the lasagna to cool for a few minutes before slicing.
2. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious air fryer lasagna!