The Ultimate Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole Bake From Scratch

Ingredients

• 12 oz Medium Egg Noodles
• 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (for roux)
• 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 2 cups Whole Milk, warmed
• 1 cup Chicken Stock (low sodium)
• 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• Salt and Black Pepper, To taste
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (for sautéing)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
• 2 stalks Celery, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Frozen Peas, defrosted
• 2 x 5 oz tins Tinned Tuna (in olive oil or water), drained and flaked
• 1 cup Sharp Mature Cheddar Cheese, grated (divided into 3/4 cup and 1/4 cup)
• 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped (optional)
• 3 Tbsp Melted Unsalted Butter (for topping)