German Style Pasta
Elevate your pasta night with this hearty and comforting German Style Pasta recipe, a delightful homemade spin on traditional spaetzle! Crafted from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and a pinch of nutmeg, these tender, bite-sized noodles are cooked to perfection and then sautéed to golden-brown deliciousness in a buttery skillet. Crispy bacon and sweet caramelized onions add a savory depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for cozy dinners or as a rustic side, this dish combines old-world charm with irresistible flavor. Easily customizable and ready in under an hour, it’s a must-try for fans of comfort food with a European twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 large Onion
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Parsley
- 1 large pot Salted water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, salt, and nutmeg. Mix the batter until smooth and slightly sticky. Set aside to rest for 10 minutes.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Using a spaetzle maker or colander with large holes, press portions of the batter directly into the boiling water.
Cook the spaetzle until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked noodles to a colander. Repeat with the remaining batter.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble into pieces once cool.
Dice the onion and sauté it in the bacon fat in the skillet until golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Toss in the cooked spaetzle, stirring until heated through and lightly browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the crumbled bacon and mix well. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1752 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.5 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 868 mg | 289% | |
| Sodium | 6059 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 73.5 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1345 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
