Sungold Tomato Orzo with Crispy Basil Garlic

I think the best summer recipes are the ones that don’t ask too much of you. When it’s hot out, I do not want to be standing over the stove making a million components or creating a sink full of dishes. I want something simple that lets the really good ingredients shine, and this Sungold Tomato Orzo is exactly that. Plus, it’s made in mostly one pan.

There are kind of two stars of this recipe: the sungold tomatoes and the basil garlic oil. Sungold tomatoes are basically cherry tomatoes that are smaller and a little more concentrated in flavor. They’re sweeter and when they collapse, they become incredibly creamy and create the perfect sauce for the orzo to cling to.