My aunt makes this comfort food every year for St. Patrick’s Day, and it takes just 4 ingredients to make

For picky eaters, you can chop the cabbage more finely so it blends in with the noodles and is less noticeable in big strands. If your family likes a little extra richness, drizzle another 2–3 tablespoons of melted butter over the top right after baking. To stretch the recipe for a crowd, you can add up to 4 more ounces of noodles and increase the butter and salt slightly so everything still tastes well-seasoned. For those who enjoy a bit of browned flavor, leave the casserole uncovered for the full bake and stir once halfway through to encourage more caramelized cabbage throughout. You can also add a light sprinkle of black pepper or garlic powder before baking without really changing the spirit of the four-ingredient recipe. Leftovers reheat nicely in a skillet with a small pat of butter—just warm gently over medium heat until the noodles and cabbage crisp up around the edges again, which makes for a cozy next-day lunch.