As a single person, I put together a pasta and clam dish in a garlic and olive oil base that works just fine. Knock back a bottle of white wine, and Thanksgiving is a hit.
Because I tossed football out of my life in 1981, I have opera DVDs and my Thanksgiving classical piece, the Second Symphony of the American composer Charles Ives, which I've often posted at FR on Thanksgiving with a commentary on what Ives was attempting to accomplish. It's made up of snippets of hymns, college tunes and patriotic songs, but he ties it all together in the form of a traditional romantic symphony in the style of Brahms and Dvorak, even quoting a bit of Brahms in the process.
Mmmmm....that pasta dish sounds way better than turkey any day! We go to a cafeteria because there are just the two of us so what’s the point in cooking? I get turkey/dressing, etc, just because and hubby gets off the wall stuff like liver and onions. Your pasta has that beat all to heck!
Then listen to some smooth jazz because it’s MY thang. We probably won’t go out this year unless my MIL feels comfortable getting out with portable oxygen.
Anyway....all that to say, it sounds delish and I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!
Growing up, Thanksgiving was the only time we had turkey, too, though we all liked it. Mom just didn’t want to mess with it more than once a year. LOL
Your pasta dish sounds yummy. I went the Italian route since I love Italian food. Hubby isn’t so hot on it so I go the ham or roast route for Thanksgiving nowadays.
No plans here other than eating. Hubby isn’t into holidays ... they’re just another day to him. I’ll most likely do what I’ve done for years ..... bring down Christmas decorations and start gussying up the house for the holiday. Of course, everything is UP to keep it out of reach of kitty paws. ROTFL