Asparagus pie: the simplest recipe

ASPARAGUS CAKE RECIPE

It's the classic dish natural, light and quick to make. Perfect for the weekend: for example for a brunch Sunday with family and friends, or for a picnic outdoors with the children. Savory asparagus pie is a recipe that doesn't require any particular skills or complications.: here are all the details, with dosages expected for 4 Guests.

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Ingredients

• 250 g of shortcrust pastry
• 350 g of asparagus
• 30 g butter
• 1 onion
• 2 eggs
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 dl of milk
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Salt and pepper.

Preparation

• Preheat Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and roll out the shortcrust pastry into a 4 mm thick disc. Butter a round cake tin about 25 cm in diameter and line it with the pastry, folding the excess edges over themselves.
• Prickly pears the base with the prongs of a fork, cover it with baking paper and add the dried legumes. Bake for 15 minutes.
• Rinse Gently peel the asparagus, place them in a tall, narrow pan, and pour in enough water to cover a few centimeters of the stem. Cook for 5 minutes, draining them al dente, and then chop them into small pieces.
• Browse Finely slice the onion, then sauté it in a pan with the oil for 5 minutes over low heat. Then add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook for a few minutes.
• Shelled In a bowl, beat the eggs with the Parmesan, milk, a pinch of salt, and ground pepper until smooth. Add the asparagus, let cool, and stir to evenly combine all the ingredients.
• Take out of the oven Remove the beans and parchment paper from the shortcrust pastry, and fill it with the prepared mixture. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, until the top of the pie is golden brown. Let the asparagus pie rest for about ten minutes and serve, cut into slices.

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