My grandmother passed down this 4 ingredient dish and it is pure comfort food
These Oven-Baked Garlic Butter Tortellini turn tender cheese pasta into a golden, bubbly dish featuring crispy Parmesan edges and a rich garlic-butter coating. Briefly boiled before being tossed in melted butter and baked, these bite-sized tortellini deliver a crusty cheese topping and decadent flavor with minimal effort.
Oven-Baked 4-Ingredient Garlic Butter Tortellini
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated cheese tortellini | 1 pound |
| Unsalted butter | ½ cup (1 stick) |
| Garlic, finely minced | 4 large cloves |
| Grated Parmesan cheese, divided | 1 cup |
Step-by-Step Directions
- Preheat and prep – Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with cooking spray or a dab of butter.
- Boil the tortellini – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook for 2 to 3 minutes less than the package instructions, until they’re barely tender. Drain thoroughly.
- Make the garlic butter – Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat.
- Toss the pasta – In a large bowl, toss the drained tortellini with the garlic butter and ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese until everything is well coated.
- Arrange and top – Spread the tortellini in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Pour any remaining garlic butter from the bowl over the top, then sprinkle evenly with the remaining ½ cup of Parmesan.
- Bake until golden – Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are lightly crisp, the butter is bubbling, and the cheese topping is golden brown. Tip: Broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end for an extra-crispy crust.
- Rest and serve – Let the tortellini rest on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes so the cheese can set, then serve warm, spooning any extra crispy bits and garlic butter over the top.
