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