Stuffed Shells with Spinach, Basil, and Italian Sausage - Step by step instruction

Ingredients

• 1 12-ounce box Jumbo Shells
• 1 pound mild Italian sausage
• 16 ounces frozen spinach
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped (about 1/3 of a large, sweet onion)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 – 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 24-ounce jar of tomato basil pasta sauce
• 1 teaspoon parsley, dried flakes OR 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, cut chiffonade style (or 2 teaspoons dried)
• 2 cups ricotta cheese, skim or whole milk
• 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano, shredded/grated
• 1 teaspoon Mediterranean or Greek oregano, dried leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper
• red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil