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💚Còmo hacer LA MEJOR LASAÑA / PASTICHO del mundo👍 como hacer Bechamel y salsa de Carne rapidas #1🕒

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Pasticho

Cultural Context

Pasticho, a beloved Venezuelan dish, is a variation of lasagna that showcases layers of pasta, meat, and cheese. It reflects the Italian influence on Venezuelan cuisine, often served during special occasions and family gatherings. Modern adaptations may include different fillings or sauces, making it a versatile favorite in homes across Venezuela.

VenezuelanVEmain
90 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 pork chops, diced
ground beef
1 can of San Marzano tomatoes
Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper
nutmeg
parmesan cheese
mozzarella cheese
milk
lasagna noodles (oven-ready)

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Ricotta provides a similar texture with lower calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while cheddar offers a different flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while grana padano is a less expensive cheese.

1

Heat oil in a pot and add 3 tablespoons of butter until melted.

2

Add 1/2 chopped onion and mix well.

3

Add 2 crushed garlic cloves or garlic cream and mix.

4

Cook on high heat, adding a pinch of nutmeg.

5

Add flour and mix well.

6

Pour in milk and stir with a whisk to avoid lumps, cooking until it thickens.

7

Add grated parmesan and mozzarella cheese to the bechamel and mix well.

8

In a separate skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add a splash of olive oil.

9

Add 1 large onion and 2-3 medium bell peppers, chopped, and mix for 2 minutes.

10

Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and mix for another 3 minutes.

11

Add diced pork chops and ground beef, mixing well and cooking for 7 minutes.

12

Add canned San Marzano tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, and mix well.

13

Cook for 30 minutes on medium heat until the sauce thickens.

14

Spread a layer of bechamel sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.

15

Layer with oven-ready lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce, and then mozzarella cheese.

16

Repeat the layers, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese on top, adding dots of butter before baking.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

potskilletbaking dishwhisk

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

LasagnaPasticho Venezolano

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