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Care Package

Here's a nice care package idea: Stuffed shells, ready to be baked, garlic bread, asparagus with pesto, corn chowder, and brownies. Stuffed Shells: Wash, de-stem and finely chop 1 bunch swiss chard. Dice 1 small-medium onion and 1 or two cloves of garlic. Heat some oil in a pan, add red onion, saute till soft, add the garlic, a pinch of oregano, a pinch of red chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Add chopped swiss chard and saute till it completely shrinks down and is dry. Remove in a large bowl and let cool completely. Add 1 15 oz container of whole milk ricotta, about 1/2 cup each of grated romano and parmesan cheese each, 1 egg, a couple table spoons of chopped parsley and basil, a pinch of oregano, red pepper flakes, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix everything properly. Boil 1 12oz.  pack jumbo shells in a large pot of salted water (9 minutes). Drain and let the shells cool for a bit. In a 9X12 baking pan, spread a few spoons of marinara sauce (I used Rao's classic m