Spinach Spaetzle

Method15 steps · about 35 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Thaw spinach (6 oz.) and press excess water out.

   Uses 6 oz. frozen spinach

2. 2

   Step 2: Transfer spinach to a blender and add heavy whipping cream (1/2 cup), salt (2 tsp.), pepper (½ tsp.), and nutmeg (½ tsp.).

   Uses thawed squeezed spinach · 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream · 2 tsp. salt · ½ tsp. ground pepper · ½ tsp. ground nutmeg

3. 3

   Step 3: Mix until smooth and set aside.

   Uses spinach cream and spice mixture

4. 4

   Step 4: To a large bowl add flour (2 cups) and eggs (3) and blend briefly.

   Uses 2 cups flour · 3 eggs

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the spinach mixture and blend well.

   Uses smooth spinach purée

6. 6

   Step 6: Add the water (½ cup) and mix the batter until smooth.

   Uses ½ cup water

7. 7

   Step 7: Let batter rest for about 5-10 min.

   Uses spinach spaetzle batter

8. 8

   Step 8: In the meantime, heat water (16 cups) in a large pot.

   Uses 16 cups water (1 gallon, for cooking)

9. 9

   Step 9: Stir dough one more time.

   Uses rested spinach batter

10. 10

    Step 10: Add about 1 ½ tbsp. salt to the boiling water.

    Uses 1 ½ tbsp. salt

11. 11

    Step 11: Press about 1/3 of the batter through a spaetzle maker.

    Uses one-third of the batter per batch

12. 12

    Step 12: Wait until spaetzle float to the top, then let them cook an additional 2 – 3 minutes.

    Cook Spaetzle · 3 minUses fresh spinach spaetzle

13. 13

    Step 13: Now scoop spaetzle out with a slotted spoon into a strainer.

    Uses cooked spinach spaetzle

14. 14

    Step 14: Repeat until all batter is used.

    Uses remaining spinach batter · drained cooked spaetzle

15. 15

    Step 15: Toss them in melted butter directly before serving.

    Uses all cooked spinach spaetzle · Melted butter (for serving)