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Mozzarella Arrabiata Salsa

Rating

Calories

378.0

Protein

18.0

Sodium

489.0

Fat

31.0

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

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.
Finely chop remaining tomatoes and combine with celery and tomato purée in a large bowl.
Toss hot capellini with tomato sauce and mozzarella. Serve sprinkled with celery leaves.