ASPARAGUS & PARMESAN TART

Asparagus & Parmesan Tart image

Provided by Lana Bade

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ready to use refrigerated pie crust [1/2 of a 15 ounce package
1 Tbsp oil
2 onions thinly sliced,separated into rings
3/4 lb fresh asparagus,trimmed.blanched.and cut into 1 inch lengths
4 oz cream cheese/half of a 8 ounce package,softened
1/2 c sour cream
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese,divided

Steps:

1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 degrees
2. line 9 1/2 inch tart pan with removeable bottom with a crust;trim edge,
3. prick the bottom with a fork.
4. Bake 10-12 minutes until lightly browned;COOL.
5. MEANWHILE,heat oil in a nonstick skillet on medium heat,add onions,cook 10 minutes or until carmelized,stirring occasionally.
6. spoon into crust,top with asparagus
7. beat next 4 ingredients with whisk until well blended,add 1/4 cup of parmesan,mix well.
8. pour over asparagus,top with remaining Parmesan.
9. bake 20-25 minutes,or until filling is slightly puffed and set in center.