Budget Basics Airfryer Lasagna

At last! I'm making Airfryer Lasagna and it gave me the chance to compare it against the Asda Just Essentials lasagna which cost £2.20. I also had to pre cook lasagna sheets which saved a fair amount compared to buying fresh lasagna sheets.
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[@quietspacearts]

at least with home made meals you know whats in them and no additives etc

[@budgetcookinguk]

100% true👍💕

[@alisonlishman8174]

Looks lovely will give this ago some time for tea 😊

[@gracenurse9837]

i do love a lasagne kerry and this looks delicious how clever you are using whatever you have in the store cupboard . i dont think i would have thought of that.kerry the sheets of pesta can be put in a baking tray and boiling water poured over them and left for a while they will be soft enough to use , and this will save you all the time spent boiling them . yes a great vid again

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Grace🥰 and what a fab idea with the sheets/hot water and just wait! Will def do that next time, a lot less faff! 😄👍💕

[@Silverdale15]

How do u do it all....shed clearing cooking working super mum it's endless xxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@budgetcookinguk]

I'm not sure Carole🥴 I ache like really ache at the end of each day, would be amazing if I got a bit fitter/slimmer lol. Am in bed, should go to sleep! 😄👍💕💕💕

[@juliebajwa721]

My favorite Kerry been looking forward for this one. So much tastier than any ready meal. Love the way you are so resourceful. Cooking on a budget that is what it's all about.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aw thank you Julie😀💕 it's taken me ages to get around to doing one for the channel but I'm really glad I did lol😋👍❤

[@janetfogarty4852]

If you layer everything up and let it sit for a couple of hours in the fridge before cooking, the lasagna sheets will soften nicely, so need for pre cooking

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh I need to try that Janet thank you!😀👍💕

[@lindashaw5416]

I have some glass oblong dishes that fit my Ninja. No ridges at base. £5.00 for 2. 😊 xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Perfect Linda👍👍💕

[@dempsek]

To cover the ridges, you could put a layer of part cooked pasta on the bottom first.

[@diancox8342]

Kerry I bought pyrex dishes from ikea that fit in the baskets you by them with plastic clip on tops Very useful if you want to freeze them . With the clip on tops. I paid about £4 50..I. Make lasagnes puddings cottage pies etc.hope this helps love dian

[@honey23b2]

This is a great idea. Thank you for the suggestion. I will certainly do as you say. ❤.

[@janetroberts2262]

I precooked my pasta when making air fryer lasagne but I have seen videos where they have used dry sheets straight from the pack and they have cooked just fine, one recipe was cooked for 30 mins and one was cooked for just 20 mins. I am going to try this as pre cooking was a pain and fresh pasta is more expensive. Also, I bought 4 of the 1 litre glass dishes from Ikea that fit the dual drawer ninja (I have the same one as you) and I got the lids too and was able to freeze, defrost and cook the extra lasagnes that I made as my husband doesn’t like pasta. I know it’s an expense that you may not be able to afford but if you can, they are great as they can go in the oven, microwave, freezer and air fryer and the lids give a good air tight seal for fridge or freezer storage for many things and so are very versatile, better than the silicone baskets. ❤

[@lizbullen6279]

I never precook my lasagne sheets,they turn out fine 😊

[@francisraffle2948]

All the goodness in lasagna and you know what's init not the the frozen ones homemade is best and you can freeze what's left over ithink the homemade ones frozen are more flavoursome when youhave them love fran xxxx

[@dorinda8097]

Love the look of the lasagne Kerry. I would also have put a lasagna sheet down first like one of your subscribers suggested but great idea to put them in the silicone baskets I will try that.

[@Mike_5]

What a winner a delicious easy to cook lasgne!

[@heatherpiper1448]

Hi Kerry If you get time I find it best to make lasagne the day before, leave it in the fridge and the sheets will soften and the flavours get better. It is with foing

[@budgetcookinguk]

I did exactly that with this one Heather😀👍, I made it yesterday and we ate it today with pot wedges and salad - you are 100% right, it was delish. Plus it felt like an easy dinner as I did all the hard work yesterdsy😄👍💕

[@heatherpiper1448]

@@budgetcookinguk it's amazing how the flavours become better. And it does make the next day easier. Lasagne us one of the dishes I batch cook but I only have two in the house myself and my son. I don't have to cook for a family so it is easier.

[@patdavidson5161]

looks delicious, almost anything can be adapted to cook in ninja, i’ve never made lasagna but will certainly try your recipe. Think it’s time we went back to basics for healthy meals. Thank you for the video 🤗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SandraDent-lf4xy]

Hi Kerry, it looked delicious and just using what you've got in your cupboards. I had a thought when you were going to weigh half the lasagne, you could have weighed the container first when it was empty, then put the full container on the scales, take away the container weight then halved the weight and you could have just taken a small piece out to taste

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh thank you Sandra🥰and why didn't I think of that! That's a lot less messy lol, I weigh ingredients all the time for the channel (to work out cost) and I've actually done that if I've forgotten to set it at zero once the container is on the scales and I've put ingredients in🥴😄 what a wally lol🥰🥰

[@tinkerbell9399]

Hi Kerry. Lasagne looks scrummy! Love that you used what you had, I do that sometimes as well! Checking out your other videos is giving me lots of ideas for my new Ninja Speedi. Present from stepmum ! It came in very handy this week when daughter-in-law gas cooker packed up! Thanks for sharing, and all hard work you put in to these videos.

[@paulinemeinung8949]

Could I just say , you are a delight! There are so many people like you making a wonderful path onto the internet and helping me and so many others cook reasonably priced but so yummy and versatile meals for their families. Thank you so much. I need to know these things you are finding like how much to pre cook the pasta sheets etc and you are helping me out with that. I LOVE watching food being prepared with love for real loved ones. That’s what it’s all about, eh? Many fond thoughts from NZ. Px 0:15

[@diancox8342]

Kerry I never part cook the pasta you don’t need to do that just layer the pasta as if you are cooking the lasagne in the oven hope this helps love dian

[@janetpercival321]

Looks delicious 😂

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Janet😀💕💕

[@RosemaryS2127]

Hey Kerry, its a no 'brainer' as they say. Love homemade Lasagne. Yes, boiling the sheets separately is a faff but well worth it. I've done the same as you with the tomato puree in the past,😊. I just added a little water to loosen it up. It certainly gives a more concentrated taste. Yaay🎉 another success ❤

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aw thank you Rosemary 🥰 a few people said just put the sheets in hot water for 30 mins b4 assembling - thought that was a brill idea👍👍

[@audrey-654]

Hi Kerry Have you tried using the Ninja Speedy? If so what did you think of it? If you haven’t will you review it please

[@lw7240]

Omg there’s no stopping you girl! Fantastic Kerry. I’ll have a bash at this!! Love Lisa xx ❤😘

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Lisa💕❤💕❤

[@deanpholland]

Thanks Kerry from Dean & Mandy

[@budgetcookinguk]

Hi Dean and Mandy! Thank you very very much!! I had already recorded tonight's vlog but I will give a proper thank you on Fridays one😀👍💕💕

[@elainebarry3096]

Hi, looks great. You could try putting a lasagne sheet on the bottom 1st to avoid the groove lol x

[@alysoncaddick6344]

It might be worthwhile leaving the lasagne aside for a while before putting it in the ninja. The hot sauce and meat will go on cooking it. Thank you!

[@queeniemyles4028]

That’s weird your pasta sheets didn’t cook in the air-fryer before, as I have used the same sheets and it cooked in the airfryer

[@loopykazgamer]

I love a lasagne. I always cook my own because its always ingredients we have in the cupboard/fridge already. I haven't tried one in my air fryer yet but there is 5 of us here and i don't have a dual airfryer. I really like your video's 😀

[@budgetcookinguk]

Me too, I was thinking of trying one straight in the cosori basket - that would be a lot of lasagna😋 airfryer friendly container sizes are an issue thou, often not big enough when cooking for more than 4.

[@jennifermharvey9882]

All store cupboards accept for meat and spring onions in my case

[@paulinemuffett4940]

I have those baskets kerry and my husband cut all the ridges out for me

[@Nanna-MO]

Oh Kerry that looks amazing , and we use dolmio jars , I couldn’t be bothered making it from scratch , aww and hubby did youre garlic bread baguette over the weekend , but used sliced deli ham , you know the packet of sandwich ham from asda lol , it was lush

[@budgetcookinguk]

I love a jar Mo makes life a lot easier, I like your hubby's innovative style! Got fingers crossed for Toto on Saturday 🤞❤❤

[@Nanna-MO]

@@budgetcookinguk yeah and jars sometime tastier , aww thanx Kerry , they a worry our dogs they our babies ,

[@MiddleAgedBrit]

Mmm, I'm a Lasagne loving fool 🤣. If you really want the sheets to soften, just leave them to soak in a hot water bath for 30 mins or so, they will be fine.Make one with the Lansagne white and Red sauce from Lidl, Get a ball of fresh Motty, 500 grams of lean mince, some cheap pork sausages, and go from there. As far as I'm cocerned, Lasagne should have four layers 👍

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh that's a really good tip Phil thank you, will do that next time👍 (although when I read bath I saw an actual bath in my head, what a dufus lol)

[@j.brewer7717]

Looked really tasty 😋 Love how you get creative. I stopped using jars for pasta dishes some time ago. I didn't like the amount of sugar etc that was in them. I do use passatta though or tinned toms. You need to do a recipe book, it would be brilliant. Already looking forward to your next video. Byee 👋 Jen 💕😘xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Jen 🥰🥰🥰 I sometimes make my own passata, 3/4 red onions fried until soft in butter, add garlic/herbs then 4/5 tins of tomatoes, cook for 30 mins+ then whizz til smooth. Sometimes I up the quantity further so I can batch and freeze in multiple containers. Stopped this when the decent tins toms got too expensive, it's my step mums fav recipe and she says try and get the better quality Tom's as much as a budget will allow, even the budget tins have doubled in price.

[@janetpendlebury6808]

The lasagne sheets do not need to be softened, just layer them with the sauce and meat and they will cook in the oven.

[@loismaudson6322]

Look delicious Kerry

[@wildthing6668813]

Have you ever being in Lidl when it opens at 08:00 to see if there is any cheap meats available, I do it all the time, that makes to food I cook cheaper. Especially when the store opens after the new year. You get loads of meat reduced by 60% plus or as little as £2 for a kilo of chicken breasts and mince at 90p for 400g it just depends what hasn't sold and has that days date on the use by date.

[@fmcb269]

@wildthing6668813 And Morrisons just before closing time. Not quite as cheap as Lidl, but some good bargains all the same.

[@karentoynton8948]

Looked dry tasty.

[@sarahfreeman3268]

Good idea Kerry , Part cooking the Lasagna sheets. I sometimes put parchment paper in the bottom of my silicone trays which have ridges in them because like you say its a pain with the ridges . 😀

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh that's a good idea Sarah, I'll try that next time😀👍💕💕💕

[@suzannejones5992]

Yum yum. Also you can use tomato ketchup.

[@budgetcookinguk]

My kids would love that Suzanne 😄

[@acheface]

Tasty stuff.

[@kevpage]

Looks fab Kerry! I’ll be batch cooking this for sure for quick weekday dinners

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thanks Kev! 😀👍💕

[@jacquelinebuist1128]

Fantastic Kerry, looks amazing. I aways put lasagne sheets at the bottom of my lasagne dish as it makes it easier to take it out for serving. I also make a mean chicken and bacon lasagne which I've yet to attempt in my air fryer. Thanks again Kerry for showing us it can be done. Xxx❤

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Jacqueline 😀💕 darn it I should have done that😄🥴those groves are annoying lol. Ooo love the sound of your chicken n bacon lasagna 😋😋😋

[@jacquelinebuist1128]

@@budgetcookinguk we are all learning together 🥰 and now you know for the next time to put the sheets down first 😉. I make chicken and bacon more now than regular as the boys prefer it. It's definitely worth trying 😋😋 xxxx

[@anthonycurtis7678]

I have same silicone liners but I have also used silicone loaf cake pan which has no ridges but also no handles so you have to be careful taking it out. Petra (Tony's wife)

[@janetpark5306]

Hi kerry. I love and make lasagne frequently but never thought of trying it in the airfryer. I always use turkey mince too, much prefer it to beef. Deffo going to give it a go your way. Thank you. Roll on the next one. ❤xx

[@indy1205]

Hi Kerry, the lasagne looked lovely. I'm going to try it. I think I'll take the crisper tray out and make it in the air fryer draw, less hassle. Love both channels.

[@lesleywatkins1172]

Love your channel! Making things from scratch you know what’s in it! I’m looking forward to more videos! 😊

[@susanmarchant-jr2qk]

I totally agree with you about those aggravating grooves Kerry , the lasagna looks absolutely gorgeous , mouth watering yummy.

[@gailgulliver8970]

Thank you Kerry Mmmm....yes another great tasty dish .xx

[@winifredkennedy6669]

Hi could you line the containers with tinfoil

[@suzannewilson3365]

Hi , just a suggestion put the lasagne sheets on the bottom then you don’t get the sauce stuck in the grooves 😊

[@ingridarnot3162]

You did a great job there Kerry and it looks very tasty. Look forward to the next 😀

[@twistedsister6293]

As usual great meal Kerry,I usually have mine with chips and salad 😊

[@briandoggett8651]

why didnt you just weigh the whole thing then divide by half??????

[@janishayes7366]

Looks Deeeeelicious Kerry 😋😋x

[@patriciadiamond1305]

Hi kerry. Love to see you using oxo cubes,l use them all the time in my cooking. Looks so wholesome . Another great tutorial kerry ❤

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aw thank you Trish🥰💕💕

[@heathergoodrum6297]

Thank you that looks nice I sometimes add a curry to it xxx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Ooo I've never considered a curry lasagna! Heather that seems a bit crazy lol🥴😄💕

[@pollyw1515]

Going to give this a try but I'll do it in the oven. Thank you kerry.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh it's a pleasure Polly😀👍💕

[@jaquelinehighfield5436]

That looks amazing Kerry I love home cooked one's xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Jaqueline 💕💕

[@jennifermharvey9882]

Thank you Kerry

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aw it's a pleasure Jennifer 🥰🥰

[@debscox57]

Another winner Kerry

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thanks Debs!😀👍💕

[@patriciadiamond1305]

Thanks

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh Trish! Thank you so much!! That's really lovely of you Trish🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bimboclack7079]

Very clever you are Kerry 😊 wish the BOSS was as clever 😊 would never have thought the trick without tinned tomatoes 🍅 and it looked scrummylicious 😊 good to see your subscribers increasing well deserved 👏 as always brilliant video looking forward to the next one 👍 😊😊😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thanks Jimbo!🥰🥰🥰 They're going up n up! Nuts lol🥴🥴🥴oh will be posting your prints in a coupla days!!! 👍💕💕💕

[@bimboclack7079]

@budgetcookinguk yes before you post them I need to send you an email so please don't send until I have emailed you 😊 ☺️ 🙂