BASIL SPAETZLE

3 cups flour

1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

salt

4 eggs, beaten

½ cup cold water

4 quarts water

2 tab. butter or margarine

Combine flour, basil and ½ tea. salt. Stir in eggs and cold water; mix until dough is smooth. In a large kettle, bring water and ½ tea. salt to a boil; reduce heat. With a rubber spatula press dough through a colander (Use Spaetzle Maker.) into simmering water. Simmer 2-3 min., stirring gently so spaetzle do not stick together. Drain: toss with butter. Yield 6-8 servings. *This can be used in place of noodles with Beef Stroganoff, etc.