Spätzle with buttery snap pea sauce

Directions

  1. 1Combine the eggs, flour, water and a pinch of salt. Add more flour if needed, until the mixture resembles a thick pancake batter.
  2. 2Prepare a pot of boiling water and season with salt. Bring the water to a boil, dip a spoon in it, then scrap bits of dough in the boiling water.
  3. 3Simmer until the dumplings float to the top.
  4. 4In the meantime, heat the butter and oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the onion, sauté for 4 minutes, add the garlic, cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. 5Add the snap peas, a big pinch of salt, lemon zest and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until they’ve softened, but still look bright green and crunchy.
  6. 6Add the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese to the pan, then toss the cooked späetzle with a splash of pasta water. Simmer everything for 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the sauce looks emulsified.
  7. 7Season with black pepper and serve right away.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt (optional)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 count garlic clove, finely sliced
  • 250 g snap peas, finely sliced
  • 1 knob butter
  • olive oil
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 100 g fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • salt
  • black pepper