28.3.11

Asparagus Mozzarella Tart


This flaky filo tart is loaded with slightly charred, juicy asparagus and covered with melted mozzarella cheese.

This is an excellent appetizer for a spring or summer dinner and will definitely make your guests say "ooh" and "ahh" as they savor each and every bite.


Asparagus Mozzarella Tart
Adapted from: Martha Stewart

Ingredients

15 sheets of thawed filo pastry
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 pounds medium or thick asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly coat asparagus with olive oil, place is oven safe pan and cook for 15 minutes.

While asparagus is cooking follow filo preparation directions on package.

Trim the bottoms of the asparagus spears to fit crosswise inside the tart shell; arrange in a single layer over the mozzarella, alternating ends and tips. Brush with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until spears are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.


By Mary @Delightful Bitefuls
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43 comments:

  1. Design ElementsMarch 28, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    looks delicious!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Yum! I love asparagus. That looks really tasty :)

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  3. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    yummy, i want :)

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  4. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Yum! The asparagus totally makes up for the buttery phyllo dough! =D

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  5. JenMarch 28, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    YUM! This looks like the perfect spring appetizer.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. MegSmith @ Cooking.In.CollegeMarch 28, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Wow Mary this is gorgeous. Definitely something I will be saving in case of any get togethers I am invited to! Asparagus is one of my favorite veggies and I LOVE the idea of it on top of phyllo dough with cheese.

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  7. Georgia | The Comfort of CookingMarch 28, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I have sheets upon sheets of leftover filo pastry just begging to be used for this tart! I have always wanted to try something savory for a tart and this recipe will be a great opportunity! Thanks, Mary. :)

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  8. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I've made this but with gruyere. it's definitely a fave.

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  9. Taylor SterlingMarch 28, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    oh man this looks great Mary!

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  10. MariaMarch 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Yum, that looks so pretty and delicious!

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  11. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Love this presentation, really makes it special.

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  12. Tracy's Living CookbookMarch 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I don't think Martha Stewart could have done this any better than you did ~ beautiful.

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  13. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsMarch 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Yum- I have all of this in the house right now!!

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  14. createwithmomMarch 28, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    looks fabulous the green gives a lovely presentation

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  15. La Bella CooksMarch 28, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Oh I loved this recipe when I made it. Your photos have me craving a slice.

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  16. Melissa@EyesBiggerMarch 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    oh man, i have such a thing for rustic tarts but I'd never have thought to put asparagus on one. and the photos are gorgeous. I wonder how it would work with goat cheese... hmmm.

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  17. Xinmei @ Pudding Pie LaneMarch 29, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Yum yum yum, so good for summer, so pretty too. I can imagine eating this outside watching the world go by... :)

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  18. MeganMarch 29, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    This looks fabulous. Cannot wait to try it!!

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  19. Min {Honest Vanilla}March 29, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I just had this yesterday! But yours obviously looks so much prettier ;)

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  20. Mary BergfeldMarch 29, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    This is so lovely and spring-like. It is so nice to see asparagus and rhubarb making their way back into the stores. The tart looks really delicious. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  21. Dana @MyCherryPieMarch 29, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Yum! I was just looking at Martha's asparagus recipes yesterday. Great choice!

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  22. ericaMarch 29, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Yum!!! How heavenly does this look. I believe I have everything to make it so I will be doing this for dinner tonight! Thanks for sharing.

    xo

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  23. Barbara BakesMarch 29, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    So easy and delicious!

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  24. LeslieMarch 29, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    What a wonderful tart. I love love love asparagus.

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  25. Beloved GreenMarch 30, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    I've been loving everyone coming out with asparagus recipes the last few weeks. It makes me feel like spring is almost here!

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  26. We Are Not MarthaMarch 30, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I've been craving asparagus so much lately and this looks just beautiful! Seriously, just like Martha's version :)

    Sues

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  27. Alexa @ SimpleEatsMarch 30, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I love asparagus and mozzarella. And together? That sounds amazing!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    This looks really good! I have looked up some homemade versions of Phylo dough, but I don't know how good it could be... I should just give in and try it to make this!

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  29. Miss TMarch 31, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I am a lottle bit in love with this! Im glad you found me too, because that means I found you too and that can only be a good thing!
    Happy cooking!
    Miss T x

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  30. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Just stopping by to follow back...now I am hungry looking at all of your amazing recipes, I can't wait to read more!!

    1HecticMommy

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  31. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I'm oohing and ahhing from behind my computer screen! I'm a little bit jealous actually, do you think i was able to find fresh asparagus today in this town? Apparently not. So i will live vicariously and deliciously through you! ♥

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  32. ElizabethMarch 31, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Oh that looks amazing!! Came by to follow back and love this tart.Look foward toseeing more posts.

    Elizabeth @ http://ithappensatdinner.blogspot.com/

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  33. SandraMarch 31, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    This looks so interesting and beautiful! I love your recipe and the photos!!!

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  34. JamieMarch 31, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm glad you found me too. Your blog is - in a word? - Delightful. And beautiful. But that's two words and you've obviously stolen my attention. :)

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  35. dcMarch 31, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I think i'll try it on the week-end, love asparagus!
    DC
    xx
    http://dentelleetchocolat.blogspot.com/

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  36. Maris (In Good Taste)March 31, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Best part is that I now have found yours! You have many fantastic recipes here.

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  37. The Teenage TasteMarch 31, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Hello! I just found your blog via Can You Stay For Dinner? and I love it! You take amazing photos and have a refreshing writing style. That asparagus tart looks delicious. I can't believe how easy it is!
    Have a great day! I can't wait to read more! :]

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  38. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.March 31, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Looks wonderful! So glad you came by my site so I could find yours!

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  39. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Oh my goodness does this look to die for! Thank you for sharing; now I need a bite :)

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  40. Ashley BlomMarch 31, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Ahh this looks GORGEOUS and asparagus is one of my absolute faves... but I always have such trouble cutting it... i could imagine me trying to serve this and mangling it in the process.

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  41. CharisseMarch 31, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Great minds really do think alike ;)

    Nice to meet you!

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  42. Lisa {grey luster girl}April 1, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    That looks heavenly. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  43. ImwaytoobusyApril 3, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I just found you via Twitter. I love your blog! Fantastic photography and great looking recipes!

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