Ricotta & Asparagus Tart

This bright and fresh tart is the perfect option for your spring gathering. Asparagus contains vitamin C, iron and vitamin A and packed with fiber for digestion and is especially tasty this time of year. You can throw this together with minimal prep and have a simple appetizer on the table in under an hour.

Ricotta & Asparagus Tart

Prep Time : 25 minutes

Cook Time : 22-25 minutes

Total Time : 50 minutes

Ingredients :

3/4 ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons milk

1 package pastry dough, thawed

1 garlic clove, diced finely

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 bunch asparagus spears trimed

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1 cup argula

Instructions :

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Mix together ricotta, milk, thyme, parsley, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt
3. Place your dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or nonstick spray
4. Spread ricotta mixture on your dough, and arrange asparagus spears over mixture. Brush asparagus with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5. Bake 22025 minutes and top with shaved parmesan and fresh arugula and serve immediately.

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