Traditional German Spätzle Noodles
Traditional German Spätzle Noodles are tender, bouncy dumpling-style noodles with a gentle warmth from nutmeg and a buttery finish. They’re lightly sautéed for a hint of golden richness and sprinkled with fresh parsley, making them a comforting side for roasts, gravies, or weeknight suppers. Serve when you want something cozy and versatile that pairs with hearty mains.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional German Spätzle Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring it to a boil; reduce the heat so the water gently simmers.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine the flour, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper in a medium bowl.
- 4
Whisk the eggs together in a small bowl.
- 5
Add the eggs alternately with the milk to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- 6
Working in batches, press the dough through a spaetzle maker or a large-holed colander or metal grater into the simmering water.
- 7
Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain well.
- 8
Melt the butter in a large skillet; add the spaetzle and cook, stirring gently, until heated through.
- 9
Serve sprinkled with parsley.
- Calories 156.67 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 5.51 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 18.13 g 7%
- Total Fat 6.28 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.51 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 88.76 mg High 30%
- Sodium 47.19 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.93 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 29.25 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.6 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 78.26 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 31.81 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 2.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.46 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Traditional German Spätzle Noodles is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 156.67 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional German Spätzle Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional German Spätzle Noodles?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 156.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional German Spätzle Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Traditional German Spätzle Noodles healthy?
- Traditional German Spätzle Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 156.67 calories and 5.51 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.51 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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