Description
This Tuna Pizza recipe is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining the flavors of the sea with the comfort of a cheesy, bubbly pizza. With a crispy crust, savory tuna, and a hint of Mediterranean flair, this pizza is sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza:
- 1 prepared pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings:
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna in olive oil or water, drained and flaked
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer the dough to a piece of parchment paper.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border. Sprinkle with mozzarella, tuna, red onion, capers, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza with parchment onto the preheated stone or sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with herbs if desired, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a Mediterranean twist, add olives or ricotta.
- Use oil-packed tuna for richer flavor; ensure it’s well-drained.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
