Spinach And Feta Pie (Spanakopita) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb frozen spinach, thawed, excess liquid squeezed out, finely chopped
9 oz feta cheese, crumbled
9 oz ricotta cheese
1.5 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
6 None spring onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 None large egg, lightly beaten
12 sheets filo dough
6 tbsp butter, melted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease a 9 1/2 inch springform pan.
In a bowl, combine spinach, cheese, onions, garlic, herbs, lemon juice and egg.
Layer 2 sheets of filo dough together, brushing each with butter. Fold in 1/2 lengthwise then place in prepared pan, with edges overhanging. Repeat with 6 more sheets, overlapping strips clockwise around pan until covered.
Spoon spinach mixture into pan then fold edges of filo dough back onto filling. Brush with butter.
Layer remaining 4 pastry sheets, fold in 1/2 crosswise and brush with butter. Place on pie, trimming pastry to a little larger than pan. Tuck edge inside pan and bake for 45 mins, or until browned. Let stand for 15 mins before cutting.