Mozzarella Arrabiata Salsa

Ingredients

• •2 pounds tomatoes, divided
• •1 whole fresh hot cherry pepper
• •¼ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• •6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• •1 rib celery
• •1 pound fresh mozzarella
• •2 tablespoons celery leaves
• •1 pound capellini
• •cooked and drained

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Halve 1 pound tomatoes, then purée with cherry pepper (if using), red pepper flakes, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.

   5 min

2. 2.

   Finely chop remaining tomatoes and combine with celery and tomato purée in a large bowl.

   5 min

3. 3.

   Toss hot capellini with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Serve sprinkled with celery leaves.

   3 min