Asparagus and Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients:

9 or 10 inch partially baked tart shell, from homemade tart dough or store bought

2 cups asparagus cut in small bite size pieces, about ½ bunch

2 cups diced red onion

2 tbs butter

1 cup crumbled goat cheese

3 eggs, lightly beaten

½ cup heavy cream

Salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Bring a small pot of water to boil with a pinch of salt and add the asparagus, boil for about 2 minutes, drain and place in ice cold water to stop the cooking process, drain again to remove excess water.
2. Pre-heat the oven to 350 F
3. Melt the butter over medium heat, add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes.
4. Combine the eggs, cream, salt and pepper together, mix well.
5. Add the crumbled goat cheese to the cream mixture or if desired add the goat cheese at the end of the tart assembly process.
6. Line the bottom of the partially baked tart shell with the asparagus pieces.
7. Add the cooked red onions on top the asparagus pieces and spoon the cream mixture into the tart over the asparagus and onions.
8. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top (if it wasn’t included in the cream mixture).
9. Place the tart pan on a cookie sheet (already pre-heated) to keep any leaks from spilling and making a mess in the oven.
10. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the filling is set and the top begins to golden.