Thanksgiving Tonight

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1 pound whole-wheat, whole-grain or semolina spaghetti

Salt

1 cup dry stuffing (recommended: Pepperidge Farm)

3 cups turkey or chicken stock

1 pound ground turkey

Freshly ground black pepper

1 medium Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 celery ribs from the heart, finely chopped

1 small onion or 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon poultry seasoning

1 egg

Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling

1/2 pound crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced

A few sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup cream or half-and-half

1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls

A couple handfuls flat-leaf parsley, chopped