Colander Spaetzle

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 1. Boil a large pot of salted water.
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.
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.
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.