Colander Spaetzle
A traditional German-style egg noodle dish made by pressing fresh dough through a colander into boiling water. This homemade spaetzle combines ricotta cheese, eggs, and flour for a tender, flavorful pasta.
4 servings
35 min
Ingredients
- •1 cup ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, or buttermilk
- •3 whole eggs
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon white pepper
- •½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- •2½ cups all-purpose flour
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Boil a large pot of salted water.
10 min
- 2.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the flour. Blend well, then slowly stir in the flour until the mixture becomes a stiff batter.
5 min
- 3.
3. Place a colander with large holes over the pot and, with a rubber spatula, press small amounts of the batter through the holes directly into the water.
15 min
- 4.
4. As the spaetzle gradually rise to the surface of the boiling water, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a serving dish. Serve immediately, while still warm.
5 min