Creamy tomato mozzarella baked orzo

Name: Creamy tomato mozzarella baked orzo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 500 g (1lb) tomatoes (I used fresh cherry tomatoes but canned can be used too); 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 3 fresh garlic cloves (crushed); 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 500 g (1lb) orzo (Other pasta rice can be substituted); 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped); 4 cups stock/broth; 1 cup heavy cream/whipping cream; 1 cup grated mozzarella; 1 ball fresh mozzarella (optional)