Baden-Württemberg Spätzle with Caramelized Onions and Gruyère

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Traditional soft egg noodles tossed with deeply caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese for a rich, regional German dish. This German-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, large eggs, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 German cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 tsp salt until a thick, sticky batter forms. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Using a spätzle maker or colander with large holes, press batter through into boiling water. Cook spätzle for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 3 thinly sliced medium yellow onions and cook slowly for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Add cooked spätzle to the skillet with caramelized onions and toss to coat. Sprinkle 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the top. Stir gently until cheese melts and coats the noodles.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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