Fresh Herb Spaetzle

Name: Fresh Herb Spaetzle
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup whole milk; 8 teaspoons minced assorted fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary, and chives); 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 ounces button mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, or as needed

November 7, 2012

Is it a dumpling or a noodle? Spaetzle, the beloved dish of Austrians, Germans, Hungarians, and the Swiss, is infinitely easier to make than it is to classify. While some spaetzle dishes are cheesy and rich, this version is lightened with fresh herbs—a lot of them.

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