The BEST Tuna Noodle Casserole From Scratch

Ingredients (18)

• For the Bechamel Cream Sauce:
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup minced shallots or onion
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 1/2 cups cold milk
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• For the Tuna Noodle Casserole:
• 1/2 pound egg noodles
• 10 ounces canned tuna in oil or water
• 2 cups grated provolone
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup sliced green olives with pimentos
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley