{"id":2781,"date":"2023-11-08T14:28:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T14:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curlsnpearlsss.com\/?p=2781"},"modified":"2025-11-27T03:26:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T03:26:04","slug":"pastelon-plantain-lasagna-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curlsnpearlsss.com\/es\/pastelon-plantain-lasagna-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Pastel\u00f3n (Plantain Lasagna Recipe)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pastel\u00f3n or plantain lasagna is a Puerto Rican dish made by layering sweet plantains, picadillo.<\/a><\/strong> (ground beef) and cheese in a casserole dish. It\u2019s like a lasagna but with Latin flair!\u00a0If you enjoy the flavors of Latin cuisine, you will love this dish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ripe plantains and picadillo.<\/a><\/strong> make this dish both sweet and savory: the best of both worlds. It’s the perfect casserole to make for a potluck or family gathering. Pastel\u00f3n is also a holiday favorite. Save this Puerto Rican lasagna recipe for a delicious meal the whole family will love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Puerto Rican pastel\u00f3n?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pastel\u00f3n is a lasagna made with sweet plantains, picadillo.<\/a><\/strong> and cheese. It has both Puerto Rican and Dominican roots. But it is prepared differently on both islands. Although the ingredients are pretty much the same, the difference lies in the way the plantains are cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Puerto Rico, the plantains are sliced into long strips and fried until golden brown. In the Dominican Republic, the plantains are boiled and then mashed into a puree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients for pastel\u00f3n<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is pastel\u00f3n made of? Sweet plantains, picadillo.<\/a><\/strong> and shredded cheese are the main components of pastel\u00f3n. Some argue that authentic pastel\u00f3n has no cheese, but I think cheese is absolutely necessary. I am sure you’ll agree! After all, what is a lasagna without cheese?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the plantains, they must be ripe. The more ripe, the better! I have found that the ripest plantains taste the best and are also more pliable which make it easier to mold into layers perfectly. The plantains are typically cut into long strips and fried but I found a method that is both easier and healthier. Total game changer! (Details to follow).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picadillo<\/a><\/strong> is the delicious ground beef filling and it’s made with fragrant sofrito and tomato sauce. Below are the main ingredients or non-negotiables. Other ingredients like raisins are completely optional. As for seasoning, I use\u00a0Healthy Rican Adobo and Saz\u00f3n<\/a><\/strong>. They are free of harmful ingredients like MSG and dyes. Use my code: madewithsazon<\/em> for 10% off your order!<\/p>\n\n\n\n