Orzo with Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes

Combines fresh peppers and tomatoes with basil and pesto for a yummy summer pasta.

Created in our kitchen.

Ingredients:
~2 roma tomatoes, chopped
~2 bell peppers or 6 mini bell peppers (I used red, yellow, and orange)
~olive oil
~1/4 cup pesto, fresh or storebought
~3 cloves garlic, minced
~salt and pepper
~1 lb. orzo pasta
~Parmesan cheese
~fresh basil, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange peppers and tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until roasted.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions (don't forget to salt your water!) Drain.
3. In the pasta pot, heat 1/2 cup olive oil and garlic. Add pasta to the pot and mix. Add pesto, tomatoes, and peppers and stir to combine.
4. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.