Pasta Shells With Ricotta Spinach Filling And Fresh Basil Recipe

• 20 x jumbo pasta shells
•     Salt to taste
• 1 c. spinach leaves
• 1/2 c. grated pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
• 1 x egg
•     Dry red pepper flakes to taste
• 1 lb ricotta cheese
• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 c. pasta sauce such as marinara mushroom or possibly
•     meat sauce
• 1 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c. thinly-sliced basil leaves

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