Asparagus Tart

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400º F.

2. 2

   Thaw the pastry according to the package directions. Roll out on a floured surface to a 16-inch X 10-inch rectangle. Trim uneven edges and place the pastry on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. With a sharp knife, lightly score the pastry 1 inch from the edges, making an inside rectangle. Using a fork, pierce the pastry inside the markings at 1/2-inch interval. Bake for 15 minutes. The pastry will puff up and start to brown.

3. 3

   Remove the shell from the oven. Use a fork to pierce the dough along the score lines and push down the center. Cover the center rectangle with the cheese. Trim the spears to fit inside the shell crosswise and lay side-by-side in a single layer over the cheese. Alternate the tips of the asparagus. Brush with the olive oil and season with salt. Bake until spears are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.