Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells (Conchiglioni)

Ingredients

• olive oil
• eschallots/shallots or 1 small onion
• garlic cloves
• bay leaf
• each dried thyme and oregano
• tomato paste
• / 25 oz tomato passata
• Chardonnay or other dry white wine
• vegetable stock/broth
• salt
• white sugar
• black pepper
• Filling
• / 8 oz frozen chopped spinach
• / 1 lb ricotta
• parmesan
• shredded cheese
• egg
• large garlic clove
• Grated fresh nutmeg
• cooking / kosher salt
• / 8 oz jumbo pasta shells
• shredded mozzarella
• Fresh basil and parmesan