Shelly's Recipe

QUICK ASPARAGUS TART

Category: Asparagus

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
12 stalks asparagus, washed and trimmed
1/8 cup olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pinch red pepper flake
Salt
Grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano

Heat oven to 400. 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 Yields 2 tarts.