Rach on the Radio - French Onion Egg Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 large onions, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 large fresh bay leaf
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 pound extra-wide egg noodles
• 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 4 cups watercress leaves, loosely packed (2 bunches)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Drizzle of honey