
Mozzarella Arrabiata Salsa
['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.
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