Herby Asparagus & Bacon Tart
This recipe combines the delicate flavors of asparagus, creamy ricotta, and crispy bacon in a delicious puff pastry tart. The buttery pastry base is topped with a luscious cheese mixture, savory bacon lardons, and vibrant asparagus spears, creating a visually stunning dish that is perfect for a special meal or gathering. A hint of lemon zest and fragrant herbs round out the flavors, making each bite a delightful experience. Enjoy this savory tart warm for a satisfying and elegant meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g rough puff pastry or use bought puff pastry
- little flour , for the tray
- 1 egg , beaten
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 100g bacon lardons
- 100g ricotta
- 85g mascarpone
- zest 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp each snipped chives and chopped curly parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped mint
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- bunch asparagus , trimmed
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Roll out the pastry to about 15 x 30cm, the thickness of a £1 coin, and trim the edges. Transfer to a lightly floured baking tray. Score a 1cm border, making sure you don’t go all the way through the base. Prick all over the base with a fork, brush the edges of the tart with beaten egg and bake for 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan and fry the lardons until golden and crisp. Mix the ricotta, mascarpone, lemon zest, herbs and half the Parmesan in a bowl with salt and lots of black pepper.
- Remove tray from the oven, squash down centre of the tart and spread with cheese mixture. Scatter over the bacon, reserving the oil. Place asparagus along length of the tart, alternating direction of the tips. Brush with a little bacon oil, scatter over the remaining Parmesan and bake for 20 mins more. Serve warm.
Cook Time
35M
Prep Time
PT25M
Yield
Serves 4 as a starter or 3 for lunch
Nutrition
- Calories: 513 calories
- Fat Content: 39 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 19 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 24 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 3 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 16 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.6 milligram of sodium
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