Lasagna is a traditional Italian layered pasta dish originating from Emilia‑Romagna. Historically it was a way to stretch ingredients by layering pasta with meat, cheese, and sauce, becoming a comfort food for families across Italy.

In Bologna, lasagna is made with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano‑Reggiano, while in Naples it often includes ricotta, mozzarella, and a simple tomato sauce. Some regions use spinach‑infused pasta sheets or add seafood.

Lasagna is usually served hot, cut into square portions, and accompanied by a simple green salad and crusty bread. It is a centerpiece for family gatherings and festive occasions.

Lasagna is popular for Sunday family lunches, holidays such as Christmas and Easter, and any gathering where a hearty, shareable dish is desired.

Cooking in an air fryer reduces overall cooking time and creates a crisp, evenly browned cheese crust while keeping the interior moist, offering a modern twist on the classic layered dish.

Common errors include skipping the foil cover, which burns the cheese, not using enough liquid for the pasta sheets, and overcrowding the air fryer basket, which leads to uneven cooking.

Covering traps steam, allowing the fresh lasagna sheets to soften without drying out, and protects the cheese from direct heat, preventing premature browning.

Yes, assemble the lasagna, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking. For longer storage, freeze the assembled, unbaked lasagna and bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.

The YouTube channel Hervé Cuisine focuses on quick, practical French‑style home cooking, offering step‑by‑step tutorials for everyday meals, kitchen hacks, and appliance‑specific recipes like air‑fryer dishes.

Hervé Cuisine adapts classic Italian recipes for French‑speaking home cooks, emphasizing speed, minimal equipment, and modern appliances such as the air fryer, whereas many Italian channels stick to traditional stovetop and oven methods.