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Cherry Tomato, Asparagus, and Herbed Ricotta Tart

The whipped ricotta with herbs, Parmesan and garlic is sensational and should be added to all your vegetable tarts. If you have some delicious homemade pesto (or a good shop-bought one), then drizzle it over the tart for an extra layer of flavor.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • One (9- to 11-oz) sheet puff pastry rolled to a 10- by 12-inch (25- by 30-cm) rectangle
  • 10 1/2 ounces whole milk ricotta
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 3/4 ounces (about 1/2 cup) Parmesan Cheese finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon) preferably organic
  • 5 ounces asparagus spears woody ends trimmed
  • 9 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Using a sharp knife, score a 3/4-inch (2 cm) border around the edge of the pastry, being careful to not cut all the way through. Prick the pastry inside the border all over with a fork. This will help to stop it from puffing up in the oven.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta, garlic, Parmesan, chopped herbs, and lemon zest, then season liberally.
  5. Spread the ricotta mixture over the tart inside the border. Place the asparagus spears over the tart and dot around the cherry tomatoes, cut-side up. Gently press down on the tomatoes so that they sink slightly into the ricotta mixture, brush lightly with olive oil.
  6. Brush the pastry border with the beaten egg and bake until the pastry is golden and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Season with pepper and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 304mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.