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Spicy Asparagus Ricotta Tart

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 9 1/2 " x 9 1/2" puff pastry sheet
  • 7 asparagus stalks
  • 10 halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup mixed finely chopped herbs parsley, cilantro and mint
  • 1 tablespoon harissa
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Romano cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon shelled pistacchios
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Defrost puff pastry sheets until they are soft enough to be pliable, about 20 minutes-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Cut asparagus into thirds, after removing woody ends. Bring a pot of water to boiling. Add asparagus and boil for 3 minutes. Drain immediately and run cold water over the asparagus to immediately stop cooking process.
  • In a bowl, beat egg. Add harissa and herbs and mix well. Add ricotta, salt and Romano. Mix well and set aside.
  • On a lightly floured board, Roll out puff pastry. Fold in the ends to create a border. Pierce surface with a fork to dock the pastry, so it does not fill up with air. Transfer to a lightly greased cookie sheet or spray with non stick spray.
  • Spread ricotta filling inside. Place tomatoes and asparagus in a pattern. Sprinkle pistacchios on top.
  • Brush the borders with milk.
  • Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes until edges are golden brown.
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