Butternut Squash Spaetzle

 

ingredients:

1 1/2 cup butternut squash puree
4 eggs
1 cup milk
4 cups AP flour (maybe more)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt


Spaetzle basics Here

Directions:

Get a pan of boiling water going for the Spaetzle.

1. Roast the Butternut squash or microwave till tender.

2. Place the squash in a bowl and make a well and add the eggs. Add the milk and mix.

3. Add the flour a cup at a time and mix After 2 cups add the salt, and nutmeg.

4. Place the Spaetzle pan over the boiling water boiling and your spaetzle tool ready.
Push through a little at a time..

5. Cook the Spaetzle just on a simmer. When the Spaetze's rise they are done, although I will simmer just a bit longer to ensure a nice firm texture.

6. Ladel out the cooked spaetzle to a bowl, then do the next batch.

7. When ready to serve fry the cooked Spaetzle in butter to brown slightly.