Air Fryer Pasta Hack 🤯 The Easiest Dinner Ever!
Air Fryer Pasta Hack 🤯 The Easiest Dinner Ever! is a easy German recipe that serves 4. 520 calories per serving. Recipe by Einfach und lecker on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 50 min
Cost: $9.14 total, $2.28 per serving
Ingredients
- 500 g Dry Pasta (any short shape such as penne or fusilli)
- 250 g Cheddar Cheese (grated)
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 1 tsp Salt (fine table salt)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 150 g Cooked Ham (diced or thinly sliced)
- 50 g Extra Cheese for Topping (grated, same cheese as used in mixture)
Instructions
Boil the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8‑10 minutes.
Time: PT10M
Drain the Pasta
Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside while you prepare the mixture.
Time: PT2M
Prepare Cheese‑Egg Mixture
In a mixing bowl combine the grated cheese, eggs, salt and black pepper. Whisk until evenly blended.
Time: PT5M
Combine Pasta and Mixture
Add the hot pasta to the bowl and stir until each piece is coated with the cheese‑egg mixture.
Time: PT3M
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 190°C
Line Baking Tray
Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Time: PT1M
Assemble the Casserole
Spread half of the pasta mixture onto the tray, sprinkle the diced ham and a handful of grated cheese, then top with the remaining pasta mixture.
Time: PT5M
Bake
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and the cheese is melted.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 190°C
Finish and Serve
Remove from oven, sprinkle the extra grated cheese on top, let rest 2 minutes, then serve warm.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 22g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 22g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Contains meat, High protein
Allergens: Dairy, Eggs, Gluten
Last updated: April 16, 2026








