Savory Garlic Kielbasa with Herb-infused Spaetzle: A Delectable Twist

Ingredients

• 3 cups of versatile all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped basil and parsley
• 1 ½ tablespoons of savory garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon of aromatic ground black pepper
• 4 large eggs
• 5 cups of water, divided for multiple uses
• 1 teaspoon of common salt
• ½ cup of rich butter
• ¾ cup of natural brown sugar
• 2 cloves of minced garlic, for added flavor
• 1 tablespoon of spicy cayenne pepper
• 2 packages of kielbasa sausage, each weighing 13 ounces, cut into bite-sized pieces

Step 1

Combine a mixture of flour, basil, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper in a spacious bowl, creating a well in the center.

Step 2

In another bowl, whisk together eggs and one cup of water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the well of the flour and stir thoroughly until the spaetzle dough forms, achieving a thick and sticky consistency.

Step 3

Begin by bringing four cups of water to a boil in a pot, adding salt for seasoning.

Step 4

Transfer the spaetzle dough onto a cutting board. With a sharp knife, slice off small dollops of dough resembling pretzel sticks and drop them into the boiling water. Cook until they rise to the surface, which usually takes around 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, place the cooked spaetzle into a bowl and set aside.

Step 5

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and incorporate brown sugar, garlic, and a dash of cayenne. Stir until the sugar has melted completely, approximately 1 minute. Introduce kielbasa and the prepared spaetzle into the butter mixture, continuing to stir over medium-high heat until the kielbasa is heated through, typically 4 to 5 minutes.