Asparagus Tart Recipe DeLallo

Directions

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   To make the pastry dough: Place the flour in a large bowl, make a well in the center and add the butter, egg, milk and pinch of salt.
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   Blend the ingredients inside the well with a fork; the butter should still be lumpy.
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   Gradually start to pull the flour in from the sides.
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   Once incorporated, turn the dough onto a floured working surface.
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   Gently knead until the mixture forms a ball.
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   Wrap in plastic, ad refrigerate for at least 1 hr.
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   Preheat oven to 400 F.
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   In a large pot of boiling water, add salt to taste.
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   Place the asparagus into the pot and cook just until tender, about 5 minutes.
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    Drain and place the asparagus into a bowl of ice cold water.
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    When cool, drain.
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    Make a roux by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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    Add the flour and stir until dissolved.
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    Remove from heat, and let cool.
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    Cut off the asparagus tips and set aside.
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    Trim the stems into 3/4 inch pieces and combine in a bowl with the ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, roux, and nutmeg.
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    Season with salt and pepper.
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    Mix in the beaten eggs.
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    On a floured working surface, roll out 2/3 of the dough into an 11 inch round, 1/8 inch thickness.
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    Line a9 inch tart tin with the dough.
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    Trim the excess dough and prick the bottom with a fork.
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    Spread the filling evenly over the dough and top with the asparagus tips.
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    Roll out the remaining dough into a square, cut the sough into 1/4inch wide strips using a pastry wheel.
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    Arrange the strips over top the filling in a lattice pattern.
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    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puffed and golden.
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    Cool 10 minutes before serving.