Directions

Step 1

Combine the flour, milk, eggs, nutmeg, white pepper, and 1.5 teaspoons of salt in a mixing bowl. If mixing by hand, use a wooden spoon. If using a stand mixer, use a paddle attachment. Mix slowly (speed 1) for 1 minute. Increase to speed 2 and mix until all ingredients are incorporated—the mixture will start to pull from the sides of the bowl.

Step 2

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil. Add 4 tablespoons of kosher salt. Place a colander over the boiling water and pour the spaetzle batter into the colander. Using the back of a large spoon, a ladle or a rubber spatula, press the batter through the colander into the water. Once all the batter has passed through, remove the colander, stir the pasta, and continue boiling for 3 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked and tender.

Step 3

Remove pasta from the water and toss the spaetzle in a mixture of softened butter and parsley. Season with cracked pepper and salt.