TOMATO-BASIL ORZO WITH A TWIST

This is one of my new favorite pasta sauces to make! It would taste good with any kind of pasta but I had orzo...

1 lb. orzo
2 pints cherry tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 c. - 1 c. packed basil leaves
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. agave nectar or honey
1 tbsp. italian seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste

place tomatoes and garlic in a large skillet over medium high heat with a little oil. cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until tomatoes are tender and skin begins to char in spots, about 15 minutes. set aside to cool.

meanwhile, cook pasta until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain and place back in pot.

for the pasta sauce: place tomatoes, basil, cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth.

pour tomato mixture over the pasta and mix well.