Marry Me Soup with Italian Sausage

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 (8-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
• 1 pound ground Italian sausage, mild or spicy
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 ounces uncooked small pasta* (I used small shells)
• 2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup julienned fresh basil leaves, divided
• toppings: black pepper, freshly-grated Parmesan cheese