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.[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]

References

  1. ^ "Pastel azteca: receta mexicana fácil". Directo al Paladar (in Spanish). 29 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Pastel Azteca". Taste Atlas. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
  3. ^ "Receta de pastel azteca tradicional". Everyday Me (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Move Over, Lasagna: Gluten-Free Pastel Azteca en Salsa Verde is a Showstopper". Masienda. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
  5. ^ "Pastel Azteca: A Comforting Mexican Classic Reimagined". Nibbles and Feasts. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
  6. ^ "Pastel Azteca is Not Lasagna". Christopher Kimball's Milk Street. Retrieved 2026-05-28.
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