Cheesy Orzo with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 11 ounces orzo
• 14 ounces cherry tomatoes
• 2.5 ounces grated Parmesan
• 1 ½ cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp pine nuts
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 4 thyme sprigs (for serving)
• crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)
• flaky salt (for serving)