10.8.08

Parsley Pesto And Feta Phyllo Pizza Recipe

Ingredients:



PESTO

* 3 cups fresh parsley leaves -- packed, rinsed and spun dry

* 2 cloves garlic cloves -- chopped

* 1/3 cup parmesan cheese -- freshly grated

* 1/3 cup pine nuts -- toasted until golden and cooled

* 1/3 cup olive oil

* 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and kept warm

* 10 sheets phyllo stacked between sheets of wax paper and covered with a kitchen towel

* 9 tablespoons parmesan cheese -- freshly grated

* 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese


Directions:


Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Make pesto: In a food processor blend well all pesto ingredients. Pesto may be made 3 days ahead

and chilled, surface covered with plastic wrap.

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.

Spread pesto and phyllo crust and sprinkle with feta.

Bake pizza in middle of oven until crust is golden, about 15 minutes.