Spaetzle

Name: Spaetzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 tsp fine salt; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Tender, egg-rich German egg noodles boiled until fluffy and sauteed in golden butter.

30 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp fine salt
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp fine salt, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.
2

Whisk in 3 beaten large eggs and 1/2 cup whole milk until a smooth, sticky batter forms, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
3

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
4

Press the batter through a spaetzle maker or colander into the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until noodles float.
5

Scoop noodles out with a slotted spoon and drain well.
6

Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add cooked noodles, and toss for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
7

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Spaetzle dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup whole milk, 3 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Spaetzle gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Spaetzle keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Spaetzle?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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