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
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

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.
Cook and drain noodles, follow the directions the back of the package.
Heat oven to 275F (130C). Lightly grease a large, deep baking pan.
Layer the noodles and meat mixture, starting with the noodles. Sprinkle the grated cheese on he top layer.
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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