Maultaschen
German

Maultaschen

Hearty pockets of pasta filled with a savory blend of meats, spinach, and spices, enveloped in a delicate dough.

Hard2 hours

Where it comes from

This Swabian specialty from Baden-Württemberg is said to have been created by monks wanting to hide meat during Lent.

On the Palate

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What goes into it

Vegetables

Herbs & Spices

Grains & Staples

How it's made

  1. 1

    Prepare dough by mixing flour and eggs, then roll it out thinly.

  2. 2

    Cook spinach and mix with ground beef, pork, chopped onion, bread crumbs, nutmeg, and parsley.

  3. 3

    Cut dough into squares, place filling in the center, and fold over to seal.

  4. 4

    Boil the Maultaschen in salted water until they float to the surface.

  5. 5

    Serve with butter and fried onions or in a broth.

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