The recipe for perfecting these Alsatian pasta dishes

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, peeled and sliced
• 10 button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 100g smoked bacon lardons
• Spaetzle (found fresh or dried at the supermarket)
• Butter
• 1 tablespoon of heavy cream
• Gruyere cheese, cut into large pieces
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Freshly grated nutmeg

If you’ve never had spaetzle before, you’re in for a treat! These German and Alsatian pasta are a delight, especially when combined with the savory flavors of cheese and bacon. The name “spaetzle” comes from the Swabian word “Spatzen,” meaning “sparrow,” and refers to the little bird-shaped noodles they form when cooked. Sounds cute, right? Let’s get cooking and enjoy this delicious dish!