SPANAKOPITA (SPINACH PIE)
2 lbs. fresh cleaned spinach
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup olive oil*
1 1/2 cups scallions chopped
2 Tbs. dill (preferably fresh) chopped fine
2 Tbs. parsley (preferably fresh) chopped fine
1/2 lb. Feta cheese or 1/2 lb. drained cottage cheese + 1/4 cup Parmesan
10 phyllo sheets
Paprika (optional)
 
Salt and pepper spinach and let sit 1 hour.  Sauté scallions in olive oil, add spinach and cook 5 minutes.  Remove to bowl and add rest of ingredients.
Layer 5 sheets of phyllo in rectangular cake pan.  Pour in spinach mixture, then layer rest of phyllo on top.  Score top, brush with water and sprinkle with a little paprika.
* I use less oil, around 1/3 cup, and brush a little melted butter/olive oil mixture between layers of phyllo.)
 
Bake at 350° for 40 minutes.  Cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.