Garlic Junkie Dumpling Lasagna

Chef Cynthia

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Cuisine

Lasagna

Category

Main Course

Lasagna meets dumpling night in this unapologetically savory mashup. Garlic Junkie brings deep, roasty garlic flavor to a juicy pork and fennel filling, layered between tender wonton wrappers like a shortcut pasta dream. A swipe of miso-laced ricotta adds creamy umami, chili crisp brings heat, and Parmigiano-Reggiano finishes it with that golden, bubbly top we all chase.


It’s cozy, a little unexpected, and built for anyone who believes there’s no such thing as too much garlic.

Garlic Junkie Dumpling Lasagna

Ingredients

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    • 1 lb ground pork

    • 1 cup fresh fennel bulb, very finely chopped

    • ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced (green + pale white parts)

    • 2 each cloves garlic, grated

    • 1 Tbsp soy sauce

    • 1 tsp kosher salt

    • ½ tsp black pepper

    • 2  tsp Spiceology Garlic Junkie seasoning

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    • 1½ cups whole-milk ricotta

    • 1½ Tbsp white miso

    • 1 each lemon, zest and juice (don’t make filling too runny)

    • 1 Tbsp olive oil

    • Black pepper, to taste

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    • ~30–35 square wonton wrappers

    • ½ cup chili crisp (to taste)

    • ¾ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

    • Neutral oil or melted butter, for brushing

    Directions

    1. Make the Filling: Gently mix all pork filling ingredients until just combined. (Do not overmix or your pork mixture will be tough)

    2. Mix the Miso Ricotta: Stir all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

    3. Assemble: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil in small ramekins. Layer wet wonton wrappers, pork filling, miso ricotta, chili oil, and brush lightly with oil. Repeat as many times as you can (generally 3-5 layers). Finish with wonton layer, oil, and Parm.

    4. Bake: Cover loosely and bake for 18-20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 8-10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

    5. Finish & Serve: Top with sliced scallions, optional fennel fronds, and extra chili crisp.

    Recipe Products
    Blend

    Adam McKenzie | Garlic Junkie

    Key Ingredients

    Garlic, Black Pepper Coarse, Onion Granules, Dill Weed