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Viral Pork Dumpling Lasagna

A comforting and impressive dish that substitutes traditional pasta layers with frozen pork dumplings, topped with a savory sauce and melty cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine asian, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 24 oz Frozen pork dumplings (potstickers or gyoza style)
  • 24 oz Marinara sauce or garlicy tomato sauce
  • 15 oz Ricotta or cottage cheese Use cottage cheese if ricotta is unavailable
  • 8 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese For the salty finish
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh or from a jar
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce A splash to nod at dumpling flavor
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil A few drops goes a long way
  • 3 scallions Green onions, chopped For topping

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 tbsp Chili crisp For spice
  • 1 tbsp Grated ginger Optional
  • 1 cup Sautéed mushrooms Optional
  • 1 cup Spinach Optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, stir together marinara sauce, a small splash of soy sauce, and a few drops of toasted sesame oil. If desired, grate in ginger and adjust taste.
  • Spoon a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of your baking dish to prevent dumplings from sticking.
  • Arrange a layer of frozen dumplings in the dish. Do not thaw. Add dollops of ricotta, more sauce, and a handful of mozzarella. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and a generous cheese top, ending with Parmesan.

Baking

  • Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned. Increase time if dumplings are larger.

Serving

  • Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Top with chopped green onions and chili crisp, if using.

Notes

Make sure there is enough sauce for the dumplings to bake tender. Assemble the dish in advance and refrigerate, baking it when ready. If using delicate dumplings, be careful as they may fall apart while baking.
Keyword Casserole, Comfort Food, Dumping Recipe, Easy Recipes, Pork Dumpling Lasagna