Pasta with poppy seeds and warm cherry sauce

Name: Pasta with poppy seeds and warm cherry sauce - Zamfira P.
Ingredients: 900 g spätzle 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons ground poppy seeds 4 tablespoons sugar powdered sugar for dusting on top For the cherry sauce: 1 jar (720 g) of pitted cherries 1; 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cinnamon stick

Dessert - Pasta with poppy seeds and warm cherry sauce by Zamfira P. - Recipia

Spätzle with Poppy Seeds and Warm Cherry Sauce I had a craving for something sweet on an ordinary day and stumbled upon this recipe for spätzle, poppy seeds, and cherry sauce. I don’t usually cook noodles with poppy seeds, but the combination with a fruit sauce seemed interesting, so I gave it a try. The result was unexpectedly good, with a clear balance between sweet and tart. Quick Info Total time: about 40 minutes Preparation time: 10 minutes (for the sauce and ingredient prep) Cooking time: 30 minutes Servings: about 6 Difficulty: easy Recipe: dessert or snack, to make when you crave something sweet, quick, no baking required Ingredients For the spätzle with poppy seeds: 900 g spätzle (or noodles – see variations) 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons ground poppy seeds 4 tablespoons sugar powdered sugar for serving For the warm cherry sauce: 1 jar of pitted cherry compote (approx. 720 g) 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour 1 tablespoon sugar juice from ½ lemon 1 cinnamon stick (or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, if you don’t have a stick) Preparation Method 1. Prepare the cherry sauce: - Drain the syrup from the cherry compote directly into a small saucepan. - Heat the syrup over low heat. - In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch or flour with 4 tablespoons of syrup, sugar, and lemon juice to make a liquid paste. - Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan over the syrup. - Add the cinnamon stick. - Simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. - Remove the cinnamon stick and add the drained cherries to the sauce. - Keep the sauce warm. 2. Sauté the spätzle with butter: - Melt the butter in a larger skillet or saucepan over medium heat. - Add all the spätzle (or noodles) to the skillet. - Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they lightly color and become golden in spots. 3. Add the poppy seeds and sugar: - After 10 minutes, sprinkle the sugar and ground poppy seeds over the spätzle. - Gently mix so that the sugar melts and caramelizes slightly. - Remove from heat. 4. Serving: - Place the spätzle on plates and pour the warm cherry sauce over them. - If desired, sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top. Why I Make This Recipe Often It’s a quick warm dessert option and doesn’t require fancy ingredients. Spätzle or noodles are easy to find, and the cherry sauce with cornstarch is ready in a few minutes. You can also use other types of compote if you don’t have cherries, so no need for advance planning. Tips and Variations Tips - If you prefer a thicker sauce, use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. For a thinner sauce, 1 tablespoon is sufficient. - If you have time, use freshly ground poppy seeds for a more intense flavor. - Sauté the spätzle until they develop a thin crust, not just heated through. Substitutions - Spätzle can be replaced with wide noodles or another type of short pasta. - If you don’t have a cinnamon stick, you can use ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon directly in the syrup. - Cornstarch can be substituted with flour if needed. Variations - You can try using other types of compote, such as sour cherries or plums, for a different flavor. - If you don’t want powdered sugar, it can be omitted for a slightly less sweet dessert. Serving Ideas - It’s good both warm and at room temperature. - It works well as a dessert, but also as a more substantial breakfast. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can I use cherry compote with pits? - It is recommended to use pitless compote to avoid unpleasantness at serving. If you don’t have any, remove the pits before adding the fruit to the sauce. 2. Do I need to caramelize the sugar at the end? - It’s not necessary to fully caramelize it, but if you mix it well into the spätzle while they are warm, the sugar will melt and add extra flavor. 3. What kind of spätzle should I use? - You can use both store-bought spätzle or simple noodles if you can’t find spätzle. 4. What can I do if the cherry sauce thickens too much? - If it becomes too thick, add a little syrup from the compote or a bit of water and stir until it reaches the desired consistency. 5. Can I use whole poppy seeds? - For this recipe, it’s better to use ground poppy seeds so they mix evenly and aren’t crunchy. Nutritional Values Estimated per serving (out of 6): - Calories: 350-400 kcal - Carbohydrates: 65-70 g - Protein: 7-9 g - Fats: 9-11 g The values depend on the type of spätzle or noodles and how much sugar you add. It is a moderately caloric dessert, with enough carbohydrates and some fats from the butter. Storage and Reheating Spätzle with poppy seeds and cherry sauce are best served immediately, warm. If there are leftovers, they can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 day in a closed container. When reheating, it is best to heat the spätzle and cherry sauce separately. Reheating in a skillet with a little butter helps refresh the texture of the pasta. The sauce can be reheated over low heat, adding a little water if it has thickened too much. However, the texture won’t be the same as freshly made.

Pasta with poppy seeds and warm cherry sauce

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