Spinach And Cheese Pie (Spanokopita) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tbsp olive oil
    2 bunches fresh spinach, trimmed and chopped
    6 None green onions, sliced
    4 None eggs, lightly beaten
    1 1/4 cups crumbled feta cheese
    1/2 cup ricotta cheese
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 cup chopped parsley
    1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
    8 sheets phyllo dough
    None None No stick cooking spray or 4 tbsp butter, melted
    None None Salad, to serve
Preparation
    Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish. Heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Saute spinach and onions for 4-5 mins, until spinach has wilted. Cool slightly. Place mixture in a strainer; press to remove excess liquid.
    Transfer spinach mixture to a large bowl. Stir in eggs, cheeses, parsley and nutmeg. Season to taste.
    Spray 4 sheets phyllo with cooking spray or brush with butter. Fold each in half. Layer in prepared pan. Spoon filling over phyllo. Repeat layering with remaining 4 sheets phyllo, placing over filling to cover.
    Bake for 20-25 mins, until crisp and golden. Cut into squares and serve with salad.

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