Unstuffed Spicy Tomato Basil Shells With Whipped Ricotta. Recipe

Ingredients For Unstuffed Spicy Tomato Basil Shells With Whipped Ricotta. Recipe

• 1 pound jumbo pasta shells
• 6 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 pound ground spicy Italian chicken sausage
• 3 shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 can San Marzano tomatoes crushed
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 cup chopped greens, such as kale, spinach, or chard
• 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
• 1 zest and juice of lemon
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, whipped in the food processor, if desired