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This Air Fryer Lasagna Stuffed Shells recipe is a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, creating a dish that’s both mouthwateringly delicious and surprisingly easy to make.
Why I Love This
Lasagna Stuffed Shells are a hearty and delicious meal that’s easily made in the air fryer. I love how simple it is, and it’s also a great meal when I want leftovers.
Made with ground beef, cheese, and pasta sauce, this dish also comes together relatively quickly. It’s a great dish that can feed the whole family is minutes.
If you love this recipe, you might also like these chicken parmesan meatballs, cowboy casserole, or this pizza pasta casserole.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 12 jumbo pasta shells
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 16 ounces pasta sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- French parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Cook Pasta Shells: Boil a pot of water and cook the jumbo shells for 9 minutes until al dente. This ensures they’re firm enough to hold the filling without falling apart.
Step 2
Prepare Meat Sauce: Brown the ground beef, drain any excess fat, and then stir in the pasta sauce. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.
Step 3
Assemble: Spread a portion of the meat sauce in the bottom of a prepared baking dish. Stuff each shell with ricotta cheese and place them on the sauce. Then, top the shells with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with Colby Jack cheese and French parsley.
Step 4
Air Fry: Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. The air fryer adds a unique texture to the dish that you can’t get from traditional baking.
Step 5
Serve: Enjoy this scrumptious dish right out of the air fryer, but be careful, as it will be hot!
Storage & Reheating
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or oven. For the oven, cover with foil to prevent drying out and bake at 350 degrees F until heated through.
Expert Tips
- Cheese Choices: Experiment with different cheeses for the filling or topping to suit your taste.
- Homemade Sauce: If time allows, consider making a homemade pasta sauce for richer flavor.
- Air Fryer Size: Ensure your air fryer is large enough to accommodate the baking dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Simply omit the ground beef or substitute it with a plant-based alternative.
Absolutely. Assemble the dish and refrigerate. When ready, just pop it in the air fryer.
Yes, you can freeze it either before or after air frying. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
No problem! Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F until bubbly and golden.
Lasagna Stuffed Shells in the Air Fryer is more than just a recipe; it’s a gateway to exploring traditional flavors with modern cooking techniques. It’s perfect for those busy nights or when you crave something special without too much fuss. Give this recipe a try, and it’s bound to become a regular in your meal rotation!
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Air Fryer Lasagna Stuffed Shells
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 12 pasta shells, jumbo
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup colby jack cheese, shredded
- 16 ounces pasta sauce, homemade or store bought
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta Shells: Boil a pot of water and cook the jumbo shells for 9 minutes until al dente. This ensures they're firm enough to hold the filling without falling apart.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: Brown the ground beef, drain any excess fat, and then stir in the pasta sauce. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Assemble: Spread a portion of the meat sauce in the bottom of a prepared baking dish. Stuff each shell with ricotta cheese and place them on the sauce. Then, top the shells with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with Colby Jack cheese and French parsley.
- Air Fry: Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. The air fryer adds a unique texture to the dish that you can't get from traditional baking.
- Serve: Enjoy this scrumptious dish right out of the air fryer, but be careful, as it will be hot!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
