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

    Pork & Fennel Filling

    • 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

    Miso Ricotta

    • 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

    Assembly

    • ~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