Quick Asparagus Tart

Quick Asparagus Tart
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
12 stalks asparagus, washed and trimmed
1/8 cup olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
pinch of red pepper flake
salt (optional)*
Parmiggiano-Reggiano, freshly grated (optional)

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut puff pastry in half and place on a lined baking sheet. Heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes over medium heat until fragrant - about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and brush the puff pastry sheets with the olive oil. Arrange asparagus stalks on the pastry and brush with olive oil. Scatter garlic and pepper pieces over the pastry and bake for about 13 minutes, until dough is golden brown and done.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese, if using. If not, lightly salt and enjoy!

Yields 2 tarts.

Asparagus Puff Pastry Snacks

Asparagus Puff Pastry Snacks
This recipe calls for canned asparagus.
If using fresh, drizzle with EVOO and add additional cooking time


PREPARATION TIME: 20 minutes

COOKING TIME: 15 minutes

SERVES: 8

INGREDIENTS:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry semi thawed
1/3 cup cream cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or chives
425g can Edgell Asparagus Spears, drained
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese


INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1
Divide pastry sheet in half and cut each half into 4 equal strips.

STEP 2
Place the 8 strips onto a greased baking tray and spread with combined cream cheese and chopped dill.

STEP 3
Arrange 2 - 3 drained Edgell Asparagus Spears on each strip of pastry and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C(4oo°F) and bake for 15-18 minutes.

TIP: Finely chopped cooked bacon can be added to the cream cheese.