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Chorizo and Manchego Dumpling Lasagna
Faiza Shabir

12 Dumpling Lasagna Recipes That Are Shockingly Delicious

Dumpling Lasagna is a creative comfort dish that replaces traditional lasagna noodles with soft dumplings for a rich, hearty twist. Layers of savory meat sauce, creamy cheese, and tender dumplings bake together into a bubbly casserole. This easy recipe delivers all the cozy flavors of lasagna with a unique texture that makes it surprisingly delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 can 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough or dumplings
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Cook ground beef and onion until browned.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
  6. Cut biscuit dough into small dumpling-sized pieces.
  7. Spread half the meat sauce in a baking dish.
  8. Layer half the dumplings over the sauce.
  9. Add ricotta and sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
  10. Repeat layers with remaining sauce and dumplings.
  11. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  12. Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
  • Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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