Spaetzle is a type of egg noodle that originates from Germany. It is made by combining eggs, flour, salt, and water to create a dough. The dough is then extruded through a colander or sieve into boiling water, where it cooks until tender. Spaetzle can be served plain or with various sauces. Pasta is an Italian dish that also consists of egg noodles. The dough for pasta is made from wheat flour, water, and eggs. It is then extruded through a die to create the desired shape of noodle. Pasta can be served with various sauces or used in soups or casseroles.