Spaetzle

Spaetzle is an incredibly delicious and easy pasta that anyone can make. Even though it is a classic German/Bavarian dish, it can be plated in traditional or contemporary applications. It can be a side dish, taking the place of rice or potatoes, or served as a main. Taking much less time to make and making much less mess than many other pasta recipes, this one can be easily integrated into day to day cooking. If you do not have a spaetzle maker, you can use anything with medium holes, such as a colander.

Fill a large pot with water and add salt to taste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat

Crack <quantity>3</quantity> eggs into a bowl and whisk to combine

Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of whole milk while whisking

Season with ground white pepper, black pepper, and grated nutmeg to taste. Whisk to combine

Add <quantity>1½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt

Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour in two batches, whisking after each addition

Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour. Beat the dough very well with a wooden spoon until fully combined and slightly airy

Set the spaetzle maker over the pot with boiling water. Add the batter to the maker and swipe the hopper until all batter has gone through

Stir well with a skimmer and cook the spaetzle for 3m until it starts floating. Transfer to a mesh sieve over a bowl

Toss to remove as much water as possible

Transfer the spaetzle to a baking sheet with some parchment paper in an even layer

Let the spaetzle cool down and dry for 10m

Melt <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat

Add the spaetzle and season with salt to taste

Fry the spaetzle, tossing periodically, until nicely browned. Add more butter if necessary to achieve color

Season with black pepper to taste. The spaetzle is ready

Enjoy! Spaetzle is super simple, yet very delicious!

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