Spaetzle Noodles
photo by Nif_H
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 lb spaetzle noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- salt and pepper
directions
- Follow package directions for noodles. When done, dump the spaetzle into a colander and quickly rinse with cool water.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the spaetzle, tossing to coat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to give the noodles some color, then sprinkle with chives and season with salt and pepper.
Reviews
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My German heritage took me right to this recipe! Simple doughy comfort food! :) This was very good and hit the spot this afternoon. This makes 4 meal-sized portions or 8 side dish portions. I didn't rinse the noodles and just used salted butter. I will make this again! Made for ZWT6. Thanks JackieOhNo! :)
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!