Spätzle with Caramelized Onions and Emmental Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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Soft German-style egg noodles tossed with sweet caramelized onions and melted Emmental cheese for a comforting regional classic. This German-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, large eggs, whole milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large, thinly sliced yellow onions
1 1/2 cups shredded Emmental cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, 3 large eggs, and 1/2 cup whole milk until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes. Let the batter rest 10 minutes.
Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using a spätzle maker or colander, press the batter through into the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spätzle float to the surface, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Step 3: Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 large thinly sliced yellow onions and cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown and caramelized.
Step 4: Add the cooked spätzle to the skillet with onions and toss gently. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded Emmental cheese over the top and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and coats the noodles.
Step 5: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.