Kaese Spaetzle

"A tasty homemade pasta tossed with onion and Emmentaler cheese. A German version of macaroni and cheese."

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 8 servings
 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 3/4 teaspoon salt
 1/8 teaspoon pepper
 3 eggs
 3/8 cup 2% milk
 3 tablespoons butter
 1 onion, sliced
 1 1/2 cups shredded Emmentaler cheese

Directions

1. Sift together flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Beat eggs in a medium bowl. Alternately mix in milk and the flour mixture until smooth. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Press batter through a spaetzle press into the water. You may also use a potato ricer, colander, or a cheese grater. When the spaetzle has floated to the top of the water, remove it to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Mix in 1 cup of the cheese.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook until golden. Stir in spaetzle and remaining cheese until well blended. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.