Description
Learn how to make traditional with this simple recipe! They are Germany’s beloved pasta pockets filled with meat, spinach, and herbs. Perfect served in broth or pan-fried with onions!
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef
- 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork
- 10 oz (300g) fresh spinach, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup (50g) breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, sautéed
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp marjoram
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make Dough: Combine flour, eggs, and salt. Knead until smooth, then rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: Mix all filling ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Assemble: Roll out dough, cut into squares, add filling, and seal edges firmly.
- Cook: Boil in salted water for 8–10 minutes. Serve in broth or pan-fried.
Notes
Substitute wonton wrappers for the dough if you are short on time.
Use kale instead of spinach for a heartier filling.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 20g