Pite me spinaq e gjizë (spinach and gjizë pie)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (160 °C fan).
2. Wash the spinach, wilt it in a dry pan, then drain it well and chop it roughly.
3. Fry the sliced onion in a little oil until golden, then mix it with the spinach.
4. In a bowl, mash the gjizë with the eggs, salt, pepper and paprika, then stir in the spinach.
5. Oil an ovenproof dish, lay down a sheet of filo, brush it with oil, then repeat with 6 to 8 sheets.
6. Spread the filling over the base, fold the edges of the sheets over it, then cover with 4 more oiled sheets.
7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp.
8. Let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting into portions and serving warm or lukewarm.