Photo: Butternut Squash Spaetzle Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- Up to 4 cups flour
- Freshly-grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs (optional)
Directions
In a large bowl whisk eggs, milk and squash. Gradually stir in enough flour to form a thick batter. Season heavily with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Using a rubber spatula, press batter through a colander into a large pot of boiling salted water. When spaetzle float to top, they are done. With a slotted spoon or spider transfer to a bowl filled with ice water, to cool. Drain and toss to lightly coat with oil. Set aside, refrigerated, for several hours, if desired or prepare immediately.
Melt butter in a saute pan add spaetzle, and toss until warmed through; add parsley and bread crumbs, if desired and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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