Carnation Recipe: Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Tartlets with Tarragon Brie Sauce - Very Best Baking

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I've made this recipe twice now and the results are amazing, the chees...

Deborah F., GOLD CANYON, AZ on 6/07

Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Tartlets with Tarragon Brie Sauce

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Level: Intermediate

Rich and full of flavor, this creamy, indulgent sauce enrobes the roasted vegetables and fills the puff pastry tarts, making a beautiful presentation that will surely delight your dinner guests.

Prep: 30 min

Cooking: 30 min

Yields: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen puff pastry shells (6)
12 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 wedge (8 oz.) Brie cheese, rind removed, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Directions

PREHEAT oven 400º F. Bake pastry shells according to package directions; set aside.

TOSS asparagus and red pepper with olive oil in medium bowl. Place on baking sheet with sides.

BAKE for 15 minutes. Let cool.

COMBINE evaporated milk, flour, tarragon, mustard, salt, and white pepper in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to thicken. Add Brie and continue to stir until melted. Add lemon juice and roasted vegetables; cook for one more minute, stirring occasionally.

SPOON 1/3 cup mixture into individual shells. Top with pastry rounds. Serve immediately.

COOKING TIP: Substitute 1/2 cup jarred, roasted red peppers in place of fresh peppers, if desired.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Deborah F. , GOLD CANYON, AZ
June 2007

This was Great!

I've made this recipe twice now and the results are amazing, the cheese sauce just makes the dish. The last time I made the dish I added shrimp to the recipe-wow! It was excellent..

Steve B. , Sonoma, CA
April 2007

So much flavor in this one!

Great as is. We paired it with a fruit salad and rice side for a very filing and enjoyable meal. I will be making this one all the time..

Karen J. , WILTON, CA
January 2007

Astoundingly Delightful

I love to entertain and this recipe is right up there to light up the eyes of my guests. It is an easy enough recipe that does not take up a lot of time yet it presents itself so well. It is one of my favorite vegetable dishes..

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 6 servings
Serving Size 1/6 of recipe
Calories 470
Calories from Fat. 260
% Daily Value
Total Fat 29g	45%
Saturated Fat 12g	60%
Cholesterol 55mg	18%
Sodium 500mg	21%
Carbohydrates 34g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	13%
Sugars 8g
Protein 15g
Vitamin A	15%
Vitamin C	70%
Calcium	15%
Iron	6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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