Ham and Asparagus Quiche Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 recipe pie dough, enough for one bottom crust (see Pâte Brisée recipe)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 10 ounces asparagus spears, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch long pieces
• 1/2 pound ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 large eggs
• 6 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups)