Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, divided
• 1 (8-ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles
• 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes (optional)
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon each thyme
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• Splash white wine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of Parmesan
• 1/4 package cream cheese
• 2 cups milk
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 (6-ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• Suggestion: Double Recipe for 9x13-inch dish