Spaetzle
Discover the comforting allure of homemade Spaetzle, a traditional German egg noodle that's surprisingly simple to make and utterly satisfying to eat. This easy-to-follow recipe uses just a handful of pantry staples—flour, eggs, milk, and a touch of butter—to create tender, slightly chewy noodles with a rustic charm. The batter is pressed through a spaetzle maker or colander directly into boiling water, yielding perfectly formed noodles that cook in minutes. A quick toss in buttery goodness gives the spaetzle a golden touch, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds an optional pop of color and flavor. Serve this versatile dish as a hearty side to stews, savory sauces, or roasted meats, and bring a taste of Bavarian comfort food straight to your table in under 30 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Crack the eggs into the middle of the flour mixture and add the milk. Stir the mixture vigorously with a wooden spoon until the batter is smooth and elastic. The batter should be thick but slightly runny, resembling a thick pancake batter.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Using a spaetzle maker, slotted spoon, or colander, press the batter through the holes into the boiling water. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Once the spaetzle floats to the surface (this takes about 2-3 minutes), use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a colander to drain.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cooked spaetzle to the skillet and toss to coat in the butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden in spots.
Transfer the spaetzle to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 821 mg | 274% | |
| Sodium | 2843 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.2 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.6 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 735 mg | 16% | |
*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.
