AboutTelly Expertise Questions about Greek or American cooking. I have been cooking for 25 years. I own
Greek and American restaurants. Ask about meat, fish, vegetables, chicken, turkey... anything you like. No pastries please.
Experience I own, manage, and work at Greek and American restaurants:
Little Athens (Philadelphia, PA)
St. George (Philadelphia, PA)
Star Diner (2 locations in NJ)
Education/Credentials Culinary School of Athens, Greece
Question Hi Telly,
I have the phyllo pastry but would like an authentic recipe for spanakopita if you can help me. Thanks, Diane.
Answer Hi Diane
spinach pie 1 pan 9x9
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
2 Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
3 In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prepared baking pan, and brush lightly with olive oil. Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top, brush with olive oil, and repeat process with two more sheets of phyllo. The sheets will overlap the pan. Spread spinach and cheese mixture into pan and fold overhanging dough over filling. Brush with oil, then layer remaining 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with oil. Tuck overhanging dough into pan to seal filling.
4 Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve while hot.
