This lemony cheese and veggie tart is easy to make but looks pretty impressive.
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 sheet of frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 pound fontina cheese, shredded
2 T. lemon juice
1 t. grated lemon peel
1 T. olive oil
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
- In a large skillet, bring 1 inch of water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry.
- Roll into a 16" x 12" rectangle.
- Transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown about 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups cheese over the pastry.
- Arrange the asparagus on top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Combine the lemon juice, lemon peel, oil, salt and pepper and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the asparagus is tender and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.