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Enjoy layers of flaky phyllo pastry filled with spinach, savory herbs, feta and mozzarella cheese. Serve as main meal, or as side dish and enjoy bringing the taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook onions for 5 minutes until onions just begin to brown. Add the garlic and cook one minute more.
Add the spinach, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Quickly stir in the remaining ingredients making sure the egg is well incorporated.
Assemble Pie
Keeping remaining phyllo covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out, layer 1 sheet of pastry on the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking pan. Allow the excess to hang over the edge.
Lightly brush the pastry with butter using a basting brush.Place the next sheet of pastry over the short side of the pan and brush with butter. Continue to alternate each layer until 6 sheets have been used.
Spoon the filling into the pan and fold the edges over the dough. Brush with butter.
Take the next sheet of phyllo and place it on top of the spinach mixture. Brush with butter. Continue with the remaining 3 sheets brushing with butter each time.
Lightly cut through the phyllo dough using a sharp knife to create 12 equal pieces.
Bake for 30 – 35 minutes until phyllo is golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.