Spaetzle
From turtle66 16 years ago
- 5 minutes to make
- Serves 6
(Tyler Florence) Spaetzle is a classic German Pasta/ Dumpling side dish that is usually tossed in butter to finish, I toss it with a nice Alfredo, Pesto, or Garlic Butter with Parmesan Cheese and fresh Herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour shopping list
- 1 teaspoon salt shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg shopping list
- 2 large eggs shopping list
- 1/4 cup milk shopping list
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter shopping list
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives shopping list
How to make it
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg-milk mixture
- Gradually draw in the flour from the sides and combine well
- the dough should be smooth and thick. Let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes
- Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot, then reduce to a simmer. To form the spaetzle, hold a large holed colander or slotted spoon over the simmering water and push the dough through the holes with a spatula or spoon. Do this in batches so you don't overcrowd the pot. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the spaetzle floats to the surface, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Dump the spaetzle into a colander and give it a quick rinse with cool water
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the spaetzle; tossing to coat. Cook the spaetzle for 1 to 2 minutes to give the noodles some color, and then sprinkle with the chopped chives and season with salt and pepper before serving.
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I just love spaetzle! You can even add them to veggies, like green beans. Great post!
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I haven't had spaetzle in years, I use to work for a German couple and they loved to cook for me...their spaetzle and potato pancakes were my favorite...I will have to give this one a go.
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