Mozzarella Arrabiata Salsa |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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 |
Directions:
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.
2. Finely chop remaining tomatoes and combine with celery and tomato purée in a large bowl.
3. Toss hot capellini with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Serve sprinkled with celery leaves.
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