Asparagus Gruyere Tart

Ingredients

• flour, for rolling out pastry
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
• 5 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded (2 cups) or swiss cheese
• thick asparagus, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°. Roll the pastry into a 16-by-10 inch rectangle and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

2. 2

   Lightly score the dough with a knife 1-inch from the edges to form a rectangular outer edge. With a fork, pierce the dough inside the edge at half-inch intervals. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the pastry from the oven to scatter the cheese on top. Alternate the asparagus tip to end in a single layer on the cheese.

4. 4

   Brush with oil and season to taste. Bake until asparagus is tender, which will take about 20 to 25 minutes.