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Asparagus-Prosciutto Tart
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 54 Minutes
Ready In: 84 Minutes
Servings: 6
Another wonderful luncheon or light dinner recipe from Redbook. Their instructions suggest preparing the asparagus one day; the filling the next day; and the phyllo the next day to simplify prep time.
Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus
1/4 lb prosciutto
1 cup minced scallion
2 teaspoons oil
8 lightly beaten eggs
4 ounces grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 phyllo pastry sheets
butter, melted
Directions:
1. Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces and cook in boiling water 2 minutes; drain.
2. Cut prosciutto into thin strips and cool in a nonstick skillet until crispy.
3. ,5 minutes; remove from skillet.
4. Cook scallions in oil in same skillet until softened, 2 minutes.
5. Combine asparagus, prosciutto, scallions, eggs, cheese, half-and-half and black pepper in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate.
6. Brush phyllo sheets with melted butter and overlap in a 10 inch pie plate; pour in egg mixture.
7. Bunch edges of phyllo around rim of pie and bake at 350 degrees until set, 40 to 45 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com