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Pasticho Venezolano

Cultural Context

Pasticho Venezolano is a beloved dish in Venezuela, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This layered pasta dish, similar to lasagna, showcases the country's rich culinary heritage, combining Italian influences with local flavors. Traditionally made with ground beef, cheese, and a creamy sauce, it's a comforting meal that brings people together. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating vegetables or different meats, reflecting the diverse tastes of modern Venezuelan cuisine.

VenezuelanVEmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 kg ground beef
1 bunch cilantro
1 small bunch parsley
1 large onion
10-15 cloves garlic
oil (not specified, but mentioned as oil onotado)
cumin (to taste)
1 kg tomato paste
water (amount not specified)
puré de tomate (amount not specified)

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat, while string cheese is often cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option, while a blend can be more affordable.

1

Prepare the cilantro and parsley by washing and cutting them into small pieces.

2

Chop the garlic and onion into small pieces.

3

In a large pot, heat oil on high heat and add the chopped cilantro, parsley, onion, and garlic to sauté until fragrant.

4

Add cumin to the sautéed mixture to taste.

5

Add 2 kg of ground beef to the pot and mix well with the sautéed ingredients, breaking up the meat as it cooks.

6

Once the meat is browned and separated, add 1 kg of tomato paste and mix well.

7

Add water to the tomato paste container, shake it to get all the paste out, and add it to the pot.

8

Add puré de tomate and some water, mixing everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Venezuelan LasagnaPasticho

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