Spinach Spaetzle

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c milk
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• 1/8 t nutmeg
• 5 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1-1/2 c flour
• 3 T butter
• 1/4 c Asiago cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In food processor, combine first six ingredients. Add spinach and flour (dough will be sticky). Drop bits of dough into salted boiling water; cook until they rise to top. Remove to colander and reserve 1/2 c cooking liquid. In a skillet, heat butter, add spaetzle; cook and stir until browned (about 3 minutes, stir in reserved liquid and add cheese.