Sofia's Spanakopita

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Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Saute the garlic, leeks and shallots until soft, about...

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups finely chopped leeks (white part only)
• 4 cups finely chopped shallots or onions
• 6 bags fresh spinach, roughly chopped (10-ounce bags)
• 4 cups chopped scallions
• 5 cups cubed feta
• 4 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated kefalotiri cheese
• 5 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
• 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint
• 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups olive oil, for brushing
• One box number-10 phyllo dough (thicker)
• One box number-7 phyllo dough (thinner)
• 2 eggs, beaten