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Spinach spaetzle

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 450 g spinach (creamed spinach)
  • 250 g flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and nutmeg
  • some butter
  • Cheese, grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 35 minutes

Thaw the spinach, then make a dough from the spinach, flour, eggs, and spices. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaetzle dough in batches using a spaetzle slicer or a spaetzle board and simmer until the spaetzle floats to the top. Remove the spaetzle and continue until all the dough is used up. Toss in a pan with butter and top with grated cheese, if desired. Serve with salad. Tip: Serve with fried onion rings.

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Written by John Myers

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