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The Dinner Planner

Asparagus and Ricotta Tart with Roasted Tomato Salad

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Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 8 eggs
  • 400 grams ricotta
  • 75 grams parmesan
  • cup milk
  • 3 bunches asparagus – end trimmed
  • 250 grams cherry tomatoes
  • 120 grams salad mix
  • 2 tbsp thyme

Instructions
 

PREP AHEAD

  • Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add the 3 bunches asparagus and cook for 1 minute then drain and rinse under cold water.

MAKE

  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Grease and line a 20x30cm lamington pan with baking paper.
  • Combine 8 eggs, ⅓ cup milk, 75 grams parmesan, 400 grams ricotta, half the thyme and season.
  • Pour into tin and top with asparagus. Change the direction the asparagus is placed so everyone gets all of the asparagus.
  • Place the 250 grams cherry tomatoes on a tray, drizzle with oil then scatter with remaining thyme and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place both trays in the oven and bake 25 minutes or until risen and cooked through.

SERVE

  • Remove from the oven and slice up the tart. Place the tomatoes on the salad mix and toss to combine. Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar.

Tips and Variations

VEGETARIAN
GLUTEN FREE
INGREDIENT SWAPS AND SHORTCUTS – Works great with broccolini, mushrooms or capsicum instead of asparagus. Cook broccolini as per asparagus above and if using mushrooms or capsicum, fry off in a frypan for a couple of minutes until golden. 

Nutrition

Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 392mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 1171mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4477IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 613mg | Iron: 11mg

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