Pastel azteca
Mexican dish
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Pastel azteca is a traditional Mexican dish made with alternating layers of fried corn tortillas, tomato sauce, poblano pepper strips, corn kernels, onion strips, cream, and Oaxaca cheese or Chihuahua cheese.[1][2]
It is common to add meat such as shredded chicken, ground beef, or pork. The dish is baked in an oven before serving.[3][4][5]
Like a lasagna, a pastel azteca is a layering mix. There's an intense green tomatillo or red tomato sauce with the unique flavor of roasted poblano strips, finished with a creamy and cheesy top, with tortillas separating the layers. Though it does use cheese, similarity to the iconic pasta dish ends there, according to author Christopher Kimball.[6]
