Maultaschen Grandma's style

Ingredients for 5 servings:

• 3 small onions
• ½ stalk(s) leek
• 3 tbsp parsley, fresh or frozen
• 3 stale rolls
• 1 egg(s)
• 250 g minced meat, mixed
• ½ ham sausage, smoked
• salt and pepper
• 500 g pasta dough from the refrigerated section or homemade
• 1 egg white

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

Chop the onions and leeks as finely as possible, sauté them in a pan with the parsley, then let them cool. Soak the rolls in water, squeeze out the excess water, and place them in a bowl. Add the minced meat, the finely chopped ham sausage, the eggs, salt, pepper, and finally the cooled vegetables. Mix everything together. Roll out the pasta dough, halve it lengthwise, and form equal-sized squares (approx. 15 cm x 15 cm). Spread the filling tablespoon by tablespoon onto the dough squares (approx. 1 tablespoon per square). Brush the edges of the dough surrounding the filling with egg white as glue. Then fold in the sides and press firmly. Brush the resulting top and bottom edges with egg white and fold them in as well, ensuring the filling is well enclosed. Place the parcels in hot water and cook for 6-7 minutes. Caution: Do not let the water boil, as otherwise the parcels may open! The finished Maultaschen can be served with toasted breadcrumbs and a salad, or in broth. They’re also a real treat served cold, just like grandma used to!