Ingredients
Serves 4 to 6 as an entrée or 8 to 10 as an hors d'oeuvre
For pesto
3 cups packed fresh parsley leaves, preferably flat-leafed (about 3 bunches), rinsed and spun dry2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted until golden and cooled
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and kept warm
10 sheets phyllo, stacked between 2 sheets of wax paper and covered with a kitchen towel
9 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 pound)
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Make pesto:
Step 2
In a food processor blend well all pesto ingredients. Pesto may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, surface covered with plastic wrap.
Step 3
Lightly brush a large baking sheet with some butter and put 1 sheet phyllo on butter. Lightly brush phyllo with some remaining butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Put another sheet phyllo over cheese, pressing firmly so that it adheres to bottom layer. Butter, sprinkle with cheese, and layer remaining phyllo in same manner, ending with a sheet of phyllo. Lightly brush top sheet with remaining butter. Fold in all sides 1/4 inch, pressing to top sheet, and fold up a 1/4-inch border, crimping corners.
Step 4
Spread pesto and phyllo crust and sprinkle with feta.