Bechtle Shepherd Spaetzle Egg Noodles are buttery and elongated noodles made with high-quality durum wheat semolina and free-range eggs! Spaetzle, meaning “little sparrow” in Swabian German, are German egg noodles commonly found in southern Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia cuisines! These egg noodles are often enjoyed as a side dish with sauces and gravies.