More recipes tried in Chicago — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 3 cups cherry tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
• Chili flakes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound dry orzo pasta
• 8 ounces of prepared basil pesto
• 3 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese