Pasticho (Venezuelan Lasagna) Recipe

Name: Pasticho (Venezuelan Lasagna)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 small carrot, shredded; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes with basil, undrained; 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 2-1/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese; 3 packages (9 ounces each) no-cook lasagna noodles; 7 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes with basil, undrained
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
3 packages (9 ounces each) no-cook lasagna noodles
7 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

1
In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, pork, onion, celery and carrot in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree, bay leaf and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
2
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms in butter and oil until tender. Add the cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in Parmesan cheese; cook and stir for 20-25 minutes or until thickened.
3
Discard bay leaf from meat sauce. Spread 1-1/4 cups meat sauce into a greased 4-qt. baking dish. Top with six noodles. Layer with 1-3/4 cups meat sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, six noodles, 1-1/4 cups mushroom sauce, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers three times. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce, mushroom sauce, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese (dish will be full).
4
Cover and bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

3754

kcal

Calories

264

Fat

184

Carbs

162

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pasticho (Venezuelan Lasagna) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasticho (Venezuelan Lasagna)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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