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Dumpling Lasagna

The viral TikTok mashup that combines dumpling soup with layered lasagna. Dumpling wrappers stand in for pasta sheets, layered with a rich meat sauce and three cheeses for the ultimate comfort food crossover that took social media by storm in 2026.

Prep20 minutes
Cook55 minutes
Serves8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 package round dumpling wrappers (gyoza style)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. In a large skillet, brown the ground pork and beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. 2. Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in grated ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  3. 3. Pour in the marinara sauce and beef broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. 4. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with the egg, half the mozzarella, and half the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. 6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Arrange dumpling wrappers in a single layer, overlapping slightly to cover the sauce.
  7. 7. Spread half the ricotta mixture over the wrappers. Add another layer of meat sauce, then more dumpling wrappers.
  8. 8. Repeat layers until all filling is used, finishing with a layer of dumpling wrappers on top.
  9. 9. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil.
  10. 10. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake another 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  11. 11. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
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