Air Fryer Lasagna (Spinach and Ricotta)
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
480 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Air Fryer Lasagna (Spinach and Ricotta)
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Make delicious veggie Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna in your Air Fryer! Picture fresh lasagna sheets layered with white sauce, mozzarella and ricotta spinach filling... Absolutely yummy – another winning air fryer dinner :)
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Ingredients
FOR THE FILLING
- 2 tsp sea salt , for the spinach
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese]
- 5.2 oz (150g) garlic and herb cream cheese (Boursin)
- 10 ½ oz (300g) fresh spinach
- 4 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lemon , zest only
WHITE SAUCE
- ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (65g) flour , plain / all purpose
- 3 cups (720ml) semi-skimmed milk
- 1 lemon , zest only (optional)
- 6 tbsp grated parmesan
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- freshly ground black pepper a few turns of the mill
- salt to taste
FOR THE LASAGNA
- 9-12 fresh lasagna sheets (or no boil noodles) , as needed
- 1 ½ cups (185g) shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- pinch ground pepper
Instructions
PREPARE THE SPINACH RICOTTA FILLING
- Finely chop the spinach and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and leave to stand so that the salt draws out the moisture. Place in a clean linen towel and wring out the spinach to remove the liquid.
- Place the spinach in a bowl and stir in the ricotta, garlic and herb cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
PREPARE THE WHITE SAUCE (Béchamel)
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan until it is foaming. Whisk in the flour to make a paste (roux) and cook for a couple minutes, stirring all the while.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking it in, until it is incorporated into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook until it thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the zest, freshly grated nutmeg and Parmesan. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
ASSEMBLE THE LASAGNA
- Mist 7 inch square loose bottom baking pan with cooking spray (or use an air fryer cake barrel or anything of similar size that fits into your air fryer model). Cover the base with foil or plastic wrap to avoid any leaks.
- Add a little white sauce in the prepared pan and spread it out. Cover with lasagna sheets, cutting them to fit as needed.
- Spread a layer of the filling over the pasta and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Add some white sauce and top with more lasagna sheets. Repeat until you have used up all of the filling.
- Top with a final layer of lasagna noodles and spoon over the remaining white sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella and grated Parmesan and season with pepper and freshly grated nutmeg. Pierce with a skewer or knife in a few places to allow steam to escape and avoid the noodles "buckling".
COOK LASAGNA IN AIR FRYER
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F/ 180°C for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to 275°F /135°C the lasagna in the air fryer basket and cook for 30 minutes.
- Increase the heat setting to 320°F / 160°C and cook for a further 15-20 minutes or until the lasagna is golden on top, easily pierced with a knife and registers 165°F / 75°C on an instant read thermometer.
- Let stand at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving with a salad and some garlic dough balls.
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Notes
- If you have cooked the lasagna in a loose bottomed pan you can remove it before serving to reveal the layers.
- Store any leftover lasagna, once it has cooled down, in the refrigerator in a suitable container for up to three days.
- Leftover lasagna is best reheated in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Make sure the lasagna is hot all the way through before serving.
- To freeze the whole lasagna, assemble and cool but don't air fry. Cover with a lid and freeze for up to a month. Cook from frozen in the air fryer follow the same method, adding an extra time as needed.
- You can also cook frozen lasagna in the oven at 350°F /180°C for 50 minutes to an hour.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
993mg
(41%)
Potassium
495mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3987IU
(80%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
366mg
(37%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3987IU | 80% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 366mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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