My Best Tuna Casserole Recipe Comfort Food Upgrade

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) egg noodles
• 8 cups (1.9 liters) water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (710ml) whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry (optional)
• 2 (5-ounce/142g each) cans tuna in water, drained well
• 1 cup (115g) frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup (50g) chopped celery
• 1/4 cup (30g) chopped onion
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 cup (57g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup (40g) panko breadcrumbs (optional)
• 2 tablespoons (28g) melted unsalted butter (optional)
• 1/4 cup (28g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• Pinch of black pepper (optional)