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

There is perhaps no aroma more comforting than garlic and butter toasting in the oven. This Oven-Baked Garlic Butter Tortellini captures that exact magic, transforming humble, pantry-friendly ingredients into a golden, bubbly, restaurant-quality casserole.

The best part? You don’t even need to boil a pot of water on the stove. By baking the refrigerated tortellini directly in the garlic butter and a splash of broth, the pasta cooks perfectly in the oven, absorbing every drop of flavor while you relax with a glass of wine.

No stirring. No splattering. Just one baking dish and pure, hands-off comfort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

🧀 Only 4 main ingredients—pantry staples!
⏱️ 5 minutes prep, 30 minutes hands-off bake
💛 One baking dish = zero stovetop mess
💸 Costs under $8—feeds 4 generously
🌾 Naturally nut-free & easily gluten-free (use GF tortellini)

Ingredients You’ll Need

(9x13-inch baking dish; serves 4)

1 (20 oz) package refrigerated cheese tortellini (uncooked)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp fresh minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup chicken or vegetable broth (just enough to help the pasta steam and cook)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional: Fresh parsley or Italian seasoning for garnish

💡 Pro Tips:
Use refrigerated tortellini, not dried or frozen. The fresh pasta bakes up beautifully and stays tender.
Toss well—coating every piece in the garlic butter ensures no dry spots.
Seal it tight—the foil must be snug for the first 20 minutes so the pasta steams and cooks through.