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Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the egg noodles.
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When it boils, salt the water and cook the noodles al dente.
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Drain well and return to the pot.
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Preheat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the EVOO and the bacon.
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Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the fat is rendered and the bacon begins to brown at the edges.
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Add the turkey and brown it, crumbling it with a wooden spoon.
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Move the meat over to one side of the pan and add the mushrooms and onions to the opposite side.
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Cook the mushrooms and onions for 3 to 5 minutes, then stir the meat and veggies together.
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Season the mixture liberally with salt and pepper, and sprinkle in the ground thyme or poultry seasoning.
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Cook for another 5 minutes.
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Add the wine and deglaze the pan, using a wooden spoon to scrape up pan drippings and browned bits.
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Stir in the stock and bring to a bubble, then stir in the cream and reduce the heat to low.
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Add the nutmeg and stir.
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Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
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Preheat the broiler to high.
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Combine the noodles with the turkey and sauce.
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Grease a casserole dish with a little softened butter.
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Transfer the turkey-noodle mixture to the dish and top with Gruyere cheese and then bread crumbs.
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Place the casserole 8 to 10 inches from the broiler and brown for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crumbs are brown.
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Garnish the casserole with the parsley.