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Traditional Maultaschen

Delicious traditional German pasta pockets filled with ground meats and spinach, offering a healthy and versatile meal option.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 pinch salt for the dough
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 10 oz fresh spinach, cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 small onion, sautéed
  • 1 large egg (for filling)
  • 1 tsp marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Make Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt. Knead the mixture until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Prepare Filling
  1. While the dough is resting, mix the ground beef, ground pork, cooked spinach, breadcrumbs, sautéed onion, one egg, marjoram, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Assemble
  1. After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface until it is thin. Cut the dough into squares, about 3x3 inches. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square, then fold the dough over to create a pocket. Press the edges firmly to seal.
Cook
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add the Maultaschen to the boiling water. Cook for 8-10 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove them with a slotted spoon.
Serve
  1. Serve Maultaschen directly in a warm broth or pan-fry them in a little olive oil for a crispier texture.

Notes

Maultaschen can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen uncooked for up to 3 months. Cooking frozen Maultaschen directly from the freezer takes about 10-12 minutes.