Colander Spaetzle

Name: Colander Spaetzle
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 cup ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, or buttermilk; 1 3 eggs; 1 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

From the kitchen of Carly

Tender egg noodles that form directly in boiling water using just a colander and spatula. Ricotta and nutmeg make them pillowy and rich. A rustic German classic that's faster than you'd expect, ready in minutes.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 cup ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, or buttermilk
13 eggs
11 teaspoon salt
11/2 teaspoon white pepper
11/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
12 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Boil a large pot of salted water.
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.
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.
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.