Spaetzle with Sage Butter

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

1. Combine the eggs and milk.
2. Combine the flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3. Using a wooden spoon add the liquid to the flour and mix to combine well.
4. Mix the dough well and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.
6. Using a spaetzle maker (a utensil that resembles a food mill) or passing the dough through a colander, position the utensil over the boiling water.
7. Pass the spaetzle dough into the water and allow to cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the spaetzle floats to the surface.
8. Use a spider strainer to scoop the spaetzle out of the water and place in a bowl.
9. Melt the butter in a sauce pan, until it begins to turn brown.
10. Add the chopped sage and pour the butter over the spaetzle and serve.

eggs, milk, flour, salt, ground pepper, ground nutmeg, unsalted butter, fresh sage

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/spaetzle-with-sage-butter.html (may not work)