John Myers
Maultaschen consist of pasta dough with a basic filling of sausage meat, spinach, onions and soaked rolls. However, this can be modified depending on the variation. Our varied Maultaschen recipes show how great the variety is. The designation of origin of this pasta specialty has been protected in the EU since 2009.
Origin
Maultaschen are a specialty from Swabian cuisine. They used to be considered a poor people’s dish, as leftovers were used for the filling, thus providing another meal. Maultaschen are popularly known as “Herrgottscheißerle”. In Maulbronn Monastery, for example, the monks are said to have received a large piece of meat as a gift during Lent during the Thirty Years’ War. The monks were in a great dilemma. On the one hand there was the incredible craving for meat that they had to do without during the war years, on the other hand there was Lent. The monks’ need made them inventive. They chopped the meat and mixed it with herbs and spinach that they grew in the monastery garden. However, since the pieces of meat were still recognizable, they hid this mixture in small dumplings.
Use
Maultaschen can be served in different ways. In broth or soup, they serve as a filling ingredient, similar to our traditional Maultaschen recipe. They can be served with onions sautéed in browned butter. Another variation are Maultaschen with a delicious tomato or cream sauce. Or try our Maultaschen pan with walnuts, mushrooms and mountain cheese. Or you can use our vegan ravioli recipe to prepare your own pasta specialty without any animal products.
Storage/shelf life
Maultaschen are kept in the fridge. They have a shelf life of up to 10 days after manufacture. For finished products, it is best to use the best-before date as a guide.
Nutritional value/active ingredients
On average, Swabian-style Maultaschen contain about 137 kcal / 574 kJ, 10 g protein, 4 g fat and 14 g carbohydrates per 100 g. Of course, the nutritional values also vary depending on the manufacturer and the filling.
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