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Puff Pastry Asparagus Tart

This Easy Asparagus Tart requires only four ingredients- puff pastry, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and fresh asparagus!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 402 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus spears trimmed and rinsed
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Unfold puff pastry on a piece of parchment paper. Roll it in one direction so it's a rectangle approximately 14" by 10" and the lines from it being folded are gone.
  3. Using a small, sharp knife, score the puff pastry approximately 1/2 inch from the edge of the puff pastry, without cutting through the dough to the bottom. This will allow the edge to rise and create a puffy, crispy crust.
  4. Spread the shredded mozzarella (1 cup) on top of the puff pastry, trying to stay inside the scored lines.
  5. Top with the grated parmesan cheese (1/4 cup).
  6. Arrange the asparagus spears on top, close together, alternating the directions they're facing so the ends and tips alternate.
  7. Drizzle the top with the olive oil and sprinkle with a little bit of kosher salt and black pepper.
  8. Bake at 400 for approximately 20 minutes, or until edges of pastry are golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes and slice into quarters. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • To trim asparagus: hold it in the middle and grab the tough end. Bend, and snap! (anyone catch that reference?) It will snap at the place where it becomes less tough. Then, if you want, you can arrange them and trim them to a uniform size.
  • Ingredient Substitutions: Other cheeses, such as gruyere, goat cheese, or fontina, can be used. Other quick-cooking veggies, such as zucchini, tomatoes, summer squash, small broccoli florets, or mushrooms can be used instead of asparagus.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 402kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 431mg (18%) Potassium 288mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1095IU (22%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 249mg (25%) Iron 4.2mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 402

% Daily Value*

Calories 402kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 431mg 18%
Potassium 288mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1095IU 22%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 249mg 25%
Iron 4.2mg 23%

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