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Authentic German Spaetzle with Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Authentic German Spaetzle with Mushroom Sauce Recipe
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Learn how to make authentic German Spaetzle with a delicious mushroom sauce from scratch. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy dinner and sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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For the Spaetzle:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)

For the Mushroom Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound button mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup white wine (OR more broth)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. To make the Spaetzle – In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a separate large measuring jug, whisk together water, milk and eggs until smooth. Add the egg mixture to the bowl with the flour, stir, then vigorously beat batter with a wooden spoon until there are no more lumps, air bubbles form, and batter rips off the spoon. Cover and rest batter for 30 minutes.
  2. When ready to make the Spaetzle, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce heat to a good simmer. Place a large wooden board on top of the pot, then place 1/2 cup of batter on the board. Using a blunt knife, scrape slivers of batter into the pot.
  3. Once the spaetzle float to the surface, remove them with a slotted spoon and place in a lightly buttered casserole dish to keep warm. Proceed the same way with remaining batter.
  4. To make the gravy – While spaetzle batter is resting, place a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and cook onion, garlic, and mushrooms until mushrooms have softened. Sprinkle seasoning and flour over mushrooms, stir well, add tomato paste, white wine, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Finish with cream, if desired.
  5. Serve the finished gravy over the spaetzle.

Notes

  • You can customize the mushroom sauce by adding herbs like parsley or chives for extra flavor.
  • If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.

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Keywords: German Spaetzle, Mushroom Sauce, Homemade, Comfort Food

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