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Puerto rican lasagna

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Pastelón - Puerto Rican Lasagna

Pastelón - this Puerto Rican lasagna is made with sweet slices of plantains instead of noodles, flavorful beef picadillo and lots of cheese!

Pastelón is a classic Puerto Rican dish made with layers of thinly-sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese! Think of it as a Puerto Rican version of lasagna. It's the perfect casserole to make for a potluck or family gathering.

24 · 60 minutes · Pastelón is a classic Puerto Rican dish made with layers of thinly-sliced plantains, ground beef, and cheese! Think of it as a Puerto Rican version of lasagna. It's the perfect casserole to make for a potluck or family gathering.

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 lb Ground beef
Produce
  • 1 Green bell pepper, minced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 4 Plantains, about 3 to 3 1/4 pounds, ripe
  • 1 White onion, minced (about 1 cup), small
Refrigerated
  • 2 Eggs, large
Condiments
  • 1 tsp Capers
  • 6 Pimento-stuffed green olives
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Adobo seasoning blend
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tbsp Recaito flavoring base, store-bought or homemade
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sazon flavoring blend
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
Dairy
  • 2 cups Monterey jack
It's like a lasagna, but sweeter and better because it's made with plátanos maduros ! Get the full recipe at Qué Rica Vida .

From mofongo to alcapurrias, Puerto Rican recipes offer something for everyone. Here's how to make some of Puerto Rico's classic dishes.

Puerto Rican Pastelon (Sweet Plantain Lasagna) | Sweet plantain strips fried and laid between layers of savory meat and cheese. Pastelon is one of my favorite dishes from childhood. | The Noshery via @thenoshery

31 · 50 minutes · Puerto Rican Pastelon (Sweet Plantain Lasagna) | Sweet plantain strips fried and laid between layers of savory meat and cheese. Pastelon is one of my favorite dishes from childhood. | The Noshery via @thenoshery

Ingredients

Produce
  • 4 Plantains, ripe
Refrigerated
  • 3 Eggs
Condiments
  • 1/4 cup Tomato sauce
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 Vegetable oil
Dairy
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 2 cups Cheese, white
  • 2 tbsp Milk
Other
  • 4 cups Puerto rican picadillo
Pastelón

Pastelón, a Puerto Rican casserole made with plantains, can almost be thought of as a spin on Italian lasagna. There are endless variations on this Puerto Rican staple.

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
  • 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, both leaves and stems roughly chopped (Cilantro could be replaced with culantro, or a mixture of both)
  • Neutral cooking oil, as needed
  • 1⁄4 cup water, as needed
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon achiote seeds
  • 8oz tomato sauce
  • 2 pounds 90/10 ground beef, cooked and drained off
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon MSG
  • 1⁄2 cup sliced olives with pimento
  • 1⁄4 cup capers
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 8-10 ripe plantains, sliced lengthwise into 1⁄4-1⁄2 inch strips 3 1⁄2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 5 large eggs, lightly scrambled and divided
How To Make Pastelon, a Puerto Rican Sweet Plantain Lasagna

Pastelón, a Puerto Rican casserole made with plantains, can almost be thought of as a spin on Italian lasagna. There are endless variations on this Puerto Rican staple.

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 jalapeño, roughly chopped
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
  • 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, both leaves and stems roughly chopped (Cilantro could be replaced with culantro, or a mixture of both)
  • Neutral cooking oil, as needed
  • 1⁄4 cup water, as needed
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon achiote seeds
  • 8oz tomato sauce
  • 2 pounds 90/10 ground beef, cooked and drained off
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon MSG
  • 1⁄2 cup sliced olives with pimento
  • 1⁄4 cup capers
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 8-10 ripe plantains, sliced lengthwise into 1⁄4-1⁄2 inch strips 3 1⁄2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 5 large eggs, lightly scrambled and divided
The flavors of Puerto Rico join the comfort of America in this slow cooker lasagna recipe the whole family will enjoy!

The flavors of Puerto Rico join the comfort of America in this slow cooker lasagna recipe the whole family will enjoy!

Ingredients

Meat
  • 2 lbs Ground turkey
Produce
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 Onion, small
  • 2 tsp Oregano, ground
Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Sofrito, homemade
  • 2 jars Spaghetti sauce
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 lb Lasagna noodles, cooked
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasonings
  • 1 Salt and pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
Dairy
  • 1 2 cup cup Cheddar cheese, sharp
  • 1/2 cup Colby cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 30 oz Ricotta or cottage cheese
Other
  • non stick spray
Healthier Pastelón doesn't mean a boring one. Get the same Puerto Rican flavors you love in the traditional "plantain lasagna" with less fat. An easy to make meal that's ready in under an hour. #pastelon #pastelón #piñon #PuertoRican #comidaPuertorriqueña #PuertoRicanfood #plantain #platanos #platanomaduro #picadillo #groundturkey #groundturkeyrecipes #easydinner #dinner #maincourse #kidfriendly #Hispanic #comidacriolla #Dominican #veganoption #vegan #ripeplantain #cookingwithplantain #NYC

Healthier Pastelón is still as tasty as the original. This Puerto Rican plantain "lasagna" is a favorite of adults and kids, alike.

Plantain Lasagna, a sweet and savory version of lasagna, made with sweet plantains, beef, and cheese. #nashifood #plantainlasagna

11 · Plantain Lasagna, a sweet and savory version of lasagna, made with sweet plantains, beef, and cheese. #nashifood #plantainlasagna

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 lb Ground beef
Produce
  • 3 Basil leave
  • 1 Carrot, small
  • 1 Celery stalk
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 3 Plantains, ripe
  • 1 can Tomatoes
  • 1 Yellow onion, medium
Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tsp Olive oil
Dairy
  • 1 cup Cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated

Watch popular Puerto rican lasagna videos

Lasaña de plátano macho // Plantain Lasagna
Pastelón, our classic Dominican sweet and savory yellow plantain and ground beef filled lasagna. But no worries, it’s not too sweet because the beef filling will cut in with its tangy classic Dominican seasoning. The cheese topping will caramelize, yum! The beef’s oil will melt in with the cheese and wow! It’s just amazing! You must try it!
We continue the #HispanicHeritageMonth celebrations with one of my favorite dishes of all time - pastelón! Sweet, ripe plantains with savory fillings…what’s not to love? In this video, James Beard Finalist Chef María Mercedes Grubb teaches us how to make a delicious vegetarian pastelón with an Italian twist. Shot on location in Santurce, Puerto Rico, we had a blast cooking and talking about the beauty of Caribbean cuisine.
Pastelón, a Puerto Rican casserole made with plantains, can be made in SO many ways — but no matter how it's served, it's going to be delicious.