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Johnny Mazzetti from Panama

This recipe comes from the canal Construction Days. Some consider it original from the Canal Zone.

Johnny Mazzetti recipe

Large quantities of this Panamian delice. Just right to organize a Panama themed party.

Ingredients

USA Imperial   1 1/2 lb    ground beef   2 lb    ground pork   6   chopped onions   6   garlic cloves   2 cups    sliced sweet peppers   5 cups    chopped celery   2   large cans tomatoes   2   cans tomato paste   2   cans tomato soup   3 cups    mushrooms with liquid   2 cups    sliced stuffed olives   2   cans pimientos, chopped   1   bunch chopped parsley   5 cups    grated American cheese   1 1/2 lb    wide egg noodles   4 Tbs    oil   1 Tbs    ground pepper   3   bay leaves     salt to taste

Metric   700 g     ground beef   900 g   ground pork   6   chopped onions   6   garlic cloves   2    sweet peppers, sliced   250 g   celery, chopped   2   large cans tomatoes   2   cans tomato paste   2   cans tomato soup   300 g     mushrooms with liquid   200 g     sliced stuffed olives   2   cans pimientos, chopped   1   bunch chopped parsley   5 cups    grated American cheese   750 g     wide egg noodles   60 ml   oil   1 Tbs    ground pepper   3   bay leaves     salt to taste

 

Servings: 24

Procedure

1. In a large skillet, saute the beef and pork in the oil. While the meats are still slightly pink add the garlic cloves, onions and peppers. Fry for 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except the noodles and cheese. Simmer for 5 minutes over a low heat.
2. Cook and drain noodles, follow the directions the back of the package.
3. Heat oven to 275°F (130°C). Lightly grease a large, deep baking pan.
4. Layer the noodles and meat mixture, starting with the noodles. Sprinkle the grated cheese on he top layer.
5. Bake in a slow oven for 2 hours.

Serving size: 1 serving Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. The following ingredients were not linked to the ingredient database and were not included in the nutrition information: salt to taste

Amount Per Serving       Calories   458.88   Calories From Fat (68%)   310.48       % Daily Value Total Fat 34.40g   53%   Saturated Fat 10.03g   50%   Cholesterol 60.33mg   20%   Sodium 781.58mg   33%   Potassium 593.73mg   17%   Carbohydrates 19.43g   6%   Dietary Fiber 3.24g   13%   Sugar 5.82g       Sugar Alcohols 0.00g       Net Carbohydrates 16.19g       Protein 18.98g   38%

Cooking Tips

Johnny Mazzetti freezes very well and we have been told that it tastes better every time it is re-heated. If you were not planning a Panama themed party, don't worry, prepare the amount given and freeze in smaller portions to have home made ready meals.

Recipe type

Central and South American Cuisine, Main Course.

 

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