NOODLES*****Spaetzle

By Unblond1

We both loved this, Dan especially. Serve with Chicken Paprikash (would work with stews too and even as a side dish on its own)

30/10/10 - Made with Tyler Florence's recipe for spaetzle with mushrooms and mustard - did NOT fly. I liked it well enough but Danny couldn't even eat it. Don't try that again.

Ingredients

• 3 servings
• 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 4 tbsp. whole-wheat flour
• 4 tbsp. semolina flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 5 tbsp. Break Free Omega 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp. milk
• 1 tbsp evoo and 1 tsp. becel - OPTIONAL if frying spaetzle
• chopped fresh dill and finely grated rind of one lemon - optional but really good, especially if serving with chicken soup
• depending on what you are serving this with, add a clove of crushed garlic and/or chopped fresh sage to the oil and butter when sauteing the spaetzle

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. In a measuring cup, whisk the eggs and milk together. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg-milk mixture. Using a small whisk, 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 slightly to a lively simmer. To form the spaetzle, hold a large slotted spoon over the simmering water and push a couple of tablespoons of the dough through the holes with a spatula. Do this in batches so you don't overcrowd the pot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the spaetzle floats to the surface, stirring gently to prevent sticking. (It's actually done almost as soon as it hits the water - doesn't take 3 or 4 minutes) Scoop out the spaetzle with a slotted spoon and add to a bowl filled with ice water until all are done then transfer into a colander and drain well. Return to the bowl and add a couple of splashes of EVOO to keep it from sticking together until ready to serve.

Heat the oil and the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the spaetzle; tossing to coat. Cook the spaetzle for a few minutes to give the noodles some color, then serve.

NUTRITION:

Calories - 171.4
Fat - 2.7
Sat Fat - 1
Carbs - 27
Fibre - 2.5
Protein - 9