Creamy Tomato Basil Feta One-Pot Orzo Delight

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cups orzo
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1. 01
   Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. 02
   Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pot and cook until they begin to soften and release their juices, approximately 3-4 minutes.
3. 03
   Stir in the orzo, ensuring it is well coated with the tomato and garlic mixture.
4. 04
   Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook the orzo, stirring occasionally, until it is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
5. 05
   Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, crumbled feta cheese, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
6. 06
   Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the torn basil leaves. Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
7. 07
   Serve hot, with an additional sprinkle of feta cheese and a few fresh basil leaves for garnish if desired.