Description

A comforting Alpine-inspired dish featuring homemade spinach spaetzle tossed in a creamy sauce with crispy speck. The bright green noodles are tender and flavorful, pairing beautifully with the rich, smoky, and aromatic cream sauce.

Ingredients

For the Spaetzle Batter:

250g (0.55 lb) spinach

3 eggs

Salt, to taste

100ml (0.42 cups) water, room temperature

250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour or spelt flour

Nutmeg, to taste

For the Cream and Speck Sauce:

30g (2 tbsp) butter

100g (0.42 cups) speck, chopped into thin strips

40g (3 tbsp) olive oil

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

250g (0.55 lb) fresh cream

Fresh chives, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Spaetzle Batter: Cook the spinach in a saucepan until tender and dry. Blend until smooth, then whisk in eggs and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water, nutmeg, and flour, stirring until the batter is smooth and slightly runny. Let rest while preparing the sauce.
Make the Sauce: Melt butter with olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped speck and cook until golden and crispy. Stir in cream, salt, pepper, and chives (if using), then simmer gently until thickened.
Cook the Spaetzle: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Press the batter through a spaetzle maker or large-holed colander into the boiling water. Cook until spaetzle float to the surface, then transfer them with a slotted spoon into the sauce. Repeat until all batter is used.
Combine and Serve: Gently fold the spaetzle into the cream and speck sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot, garnished with extra chives or a sprinkle of grated cheese if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions instead of speck.

Adjust the batter consistency by adding water or flour as needed — it should be smooth and slightly runny.

To make ahead, refrigerate the batter for a few hours before cooking.

Serve with grated parmesan or pecorino for extra richness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Boil and Sauté
Cuisine: Austrian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 740mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 165mg