My grandmother passed down this 4 ingredient dish and it is pure comfort food

This oven baked 4-ingredient garlic butter tortellini is one of those simple, soul-soothing dishes my grandmother used to make on busy weeknights. She believed comfort food didn’t need to be fussy or expensive, just warm, cheesy, and made with love.

With just cheese tortellini, butter, garlic, and Parmesan, this bakes up on a foil-lined sheet pan into tender pasta coated in golden garlic butter and a crusty brown Parmesan top. It’s the kind of recipe you pull out when everyone’s tired, you don’t want a pile of dishes, and you still want something that feels like a hug in a bowl.

Serve this garlic butter tortellini hot from the oven with a simple green salad dressed in lemon and olive oil, or a side of steamed broccoli for some color on the plate. Warm garlic bread or a crusty baguette is perfect for soaking up any extra buttery sauce from the pan.

If you like, add a small bowl of marinara on the side for dipping or drizzling, especially for kids who love red sauce. A glass of iced tea or a light red wine pairs nicely for the adults, while milk or sparkling water with lemon keeps it family-friendly.

Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Garlic Butter Tortellini
Servings: 4

Ingredients
1 pound refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions