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 Spaetzle SHPEHT-sluh; SHPEHT-sehl; SHPEHT-slee also spelled spåtzle, literally translated from German as "little sparrow". Once known mainly in the Swabian region of Germany, is now popular in many parts of the world - especially the United States. Spaetzle is a soft pasta noodle, dumpling or a dish of tiny noodles made with flour, eggs, water or milk, salt and sometimes nutmeg. The spaetzle dough can be firm enough to be rolled and cut into thin pieces or soft enough to be forced through a sieve, colander or spaetzle-maker with large holes. The small pieces of dough are usually boiled (poached) before being tossed with butter or added to soups or other dishes. In Germany, spaetzle is served as a side dish much like potatoes or rice, and is often accompanied by a sauce or gravy. Cooked spaetzle can also be pan-fried with a little butter and onions.
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