Tortellini Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 oz basil (to taste)
• 16oz ground beef
• 2 boxes crushed tomatoes (likely 2 16oz cans)
• 18oz tortellini
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese^{Note 1}
• 5oz spinach
• 2 Tbsp sour cream
• 4 tsp olive oil or canola or sunflower

Directions

1. pre heat broiler to high
2. bring large pot salted water to boil
3. dice onion
4. mince garlic
5. finely chop basil
6. heat drizzle of olive oil over medium high heat
7. add onions and garlic
8. toss until softened ; 4-5 mins
9. add beef and break into pieces until browned
10. add crushed tomatoes, basil and 1/2 cup water
11. stir and reduce to a low simmer until thickened 4-5 mins
12. add tortellini to boiling water ; cook until tender (3-4 mins)
13. Combine panko, parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl
14. transfer tortellini to pan with spinach and sour cream
15. stir gently until spinach wilts
16. transfer to baking pan and cover with breadcrumb mixture
17. broil until brown ; ~2 mins