Active Time

　　20 minutes

　　Total Time

　　25 minutes

　　Don't worry if the batter for this traditional German staple seems a bit thin—it should be more liquidy than a normal dough.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　1 cup ricotta cheese, Greek yogurt, or buttermilk

　　3 eggs

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1/2 teaspoon white pepper

　　1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg

　　2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

　　

Step 1

1. Boil a large pot of salted water.

　　

Step 2

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the flour. Blend well, then slowly stir in the flour until the mixture becomes a stiff batter.

　　

Step 3

3. Place a colander with large holes over the pot and, with a rubber spatula, press small amounts of the batter through the holes directly into the water.

　　

Step 4

4. As the spaetzle gradually rise to the surface of the boiling water, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a serving dish. Serve immediately, while still warm.