I was Busy Doing Something Else Casserole
Layered dry penne with shredded cheese in oven safe dish.
Poured milk over it as if pouring milk over cereal. Added splash vermouth and some salt.
Added lid, shoved it inna fridge. Left.
Had housemate put in cold oven at 5ish and turn oven on to 350 F. At 5:45, another housemate took off lid so some browning could happen.
Got home at 6 to hot dinner, and happy housemates.
Not bad. Added some garlic and paprika on top, and nuked a veg to go with it.
It's not quite mac and cheese: the sauce isnt creamy. It's more like a savory noodle kugel.
But good. Definitely would make again.
With my new schedule, this is going to be the Year of Abundant Casseroles.
Got one you love that doesn't mix milk and meat?