Savory Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa with Garlic and Sautéed Herb Spaetzle

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 ½ tablespoons garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 4 eggs
• 5 cups water, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (13 ounce) packages kielbasa sausage, sliced into bite-size pieces

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, basil, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper. Make a little well in the center. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 cup of water, then pour this into the well. Stir everything together until it forms a thick, sticky dough.

Step 2

Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil in a big pot. While that’s heating up, place the dough on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice off tiny pieces about the size of a pretzel stick. Drop these pieces into the boiling water and cook until they float to the top, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to scoop them out and set aside.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the brown sugar, garlic, and cayenne, cooking for about a minute until the sugar dissolves and everything smells amazing. Add the kielbasa and the cooked spaetzle to the pan, stirring everything together. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the kielbasa is heated through and everything is nicely coated with the buttery sauce.