Roasted Cherry Tomato and Garlic Orzo

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C/350F.

Step 2

Cut cherry tomatoes in half and place on a baking tray with a nice glug of oil, salt and pepper. Mix until coated and place in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

Step 3

Boil some salted water in a pan and cook orzo according to packet instructions (usually about 7-9 minutes).

Step 4

Heat the olive in a frying pan on medium heat and add the minced/finely chopped garlic. Cook until fragrant and soft but do not let it burn.

Step 5

Add the lemon juice, salt and chilli flakes and turn down the heat a bit, leave to cook for a few more minutes until the orzo is cooked.

Step 6

Reserve 1/4 of the pasta water and then drain the orzo.

Step 7

Add the orzo to the garlic oil along with the pasta water and give it a good stir until evenly coated.

Step 8

Remove the tomatoes from the oven and add to the orzo, stir and add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9

Top with basil and vegan parmesan and serve!