Lemon, Ricotta, and Thyme Spaetzle

C4Bimbos's picture

Oct. 30, 2011

Not many people have heard of Spaetzle. In fact, Ive never heard of it before I went to school and we made it there. I LOVED it! Its so delicate, delicious, and the flavor combinations are endless. Im a huge fan of browned butter it has this amazing nutty rich flavor that really compliments the lightness of the lemon thyme Spaetzle.

Ingredients

Eggs 4
Ricotta cheese 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Lemon 1/2 , zested
Fresh thyme 1 Teaspoon , chopped
Salt 1 Pinch
Pepper 1 Pinch
All purpose flour 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs)
Water 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Butter 3 Tablespoon

Directions

GETTING READY

1. In a pot, heat water and bring to boil.

2. Pull thyme leaves from the sprig and chop finely.

MAKING

3. In a bowl, break the eggs, add in ricotta cheese, lemon zest and ½ of the thyme, and whisk all the ingredients together.

4. Add in salt, pepper and flour, and whisk until well mixed.

5. While still whisking add in little water at a time make the batter with pancake consistency.

6. Place a colander over the pot of boiling water, put the batter in colander in small batches and push it down with a spatula, allow to cook until the batter floats on the surface.

7. Using a perforated ladle, drain the spaetzle and place it in a bowl.

8. Repeat the process for remaining batter.

FINALIZING

9. In a pan, melt the butter, over high heat, and as the butter starts to turn brown, add in the spaetzle, salt and remaining thyme and stir well to coat.

10. Serve hot as desired.

TIPS

You can also use spaetzle maker, instead of colander.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 433Calories from Fat 199

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 23 g35.4%

Saturated Fat 12 g60%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 189 mg7.88%

Total Carbohydrates 39 g13%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars

Protein 18 g36%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet