Creamy Maultaschen Skillet with Zucchini and Tomatoes
A comforting and creamy German dumpling dish paired with fresh zucchini and tomatoes, perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g maultaschen
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200 g zucchini, sliced
- 200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Toss in the sliced zucchini and sauté for about 4 minutes until lightly browned.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Introduce the Maultaschen to the skillet, stirring to coat in the sauce and heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and finish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Consider serving with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg