Basil Spaetzle

3 cups of flour
1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon of salt
4 eggs
2 tablespoons of butter or margarine

About 30 minutes before serving; heat 4 quarts of water until boiling.
Meanwhile, in a bowl; mix flour, basil, salt, eggs and 3/4 cup water
until smooth. Reduce hot water to medium heat over simmering water,
with rubber spatula, press batter through large holed colander. Stir
water gently, so pieces do not stick together. Cool 2-3 minutes until
tender but firm. Drain, toss with butter or margarine.