Mozzarella Arrabiata SalsaRomulo Yanes
Recipe information
Total Time
30 min
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
2
pounds tomatoes, divided
1
fresh hot cherry pepper (optional), stemmed and chopped
1
/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
6
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1
celery rib, finely chopped
1
pound fresh mozzarella, chopped
2
tablespoons chopped celery leaves
Accompaniment: 1 pound capellini, cooked and drained
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Preparation
Step 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.
Step 2
Finely chop remaining tomatoes and combine with celery and tomato purée in a large bowl.
Step 3
Toss hot capellini with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Serve sprinkled with celery leaves.