Pastel azteca

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.

It is common to add meat such as shredded chicken, ground beef, or pork. The dish is baked in an oven before serving.

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.

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