Basil Spaetzle Recipe
Basil Spaetzle is a delicious side dish recipe that is simply easy-to-prepare. Once you have this Basil Spaetzle recipe, I am sure you will always crave for it.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
3 teaspoons salt, divided
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup cold water
4 quarts water
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Directions
In a bowl, combine flour, basil and 1 teaspoon salt.
Stir in eggs and cold water; mix until dough is smooth.
In a large kettle, bring water and remaining salt to a boil; reduce heat.
With a rubber spatula, press dough through a colander into simmering water.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently so spaetzle do not stick together.
Drain; toss with butter
Stir in eggs and cold water; mix until dough is smooth.
In a large kettle, bring water and remaining salt to a boil; reduce heat.
With a rubber spatula, press dough through a colander into simmering water.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently so spaetzle do not stick together.
Drain; toss with butter