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Tuna Pizza (Pizza aux Thon)
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Tuna Pizza (Pizza aux Thon)
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Tuna Pizza (Pizza aux Thon)

This recipe guides you through making a quick and delicious Tuna Pizza, perfect for a simple meal or a gathering. It features a convenient store-bought pizza dough topped with a savory tomato sauce, flaked tuna, fresh vegetables like bell peppers and onions, black olives, and a generous layer of melted cheese, all seasoned with aromatic oregano. It's an easy-to-follow recipe, ideal for a quick family dinner or a snack.
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Freshly Prepared Pizza with Toppings
Freshly Prepared Pizza with Toppings

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
18m
Cook Time
28m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
French
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
25g
Protein
38g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Baked Tuna Pizza, Golden and Bubbly
Baked Tuna Pizza, Golden and Bubbly

Ingredients

  • Pizza Dough
    (store-bought, pre-made)

    1 roll
  • Tomato Sauce
    (pizza sauce or passata)

    4 tablespoons
  • Canned Tuna
    (drained, in oil or water)

    1 can
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
    (or a mix of pizza cheeses)

    1 cup
  • Green Bell Pepper
    (thinly sliced)

    0.5 medium
  • Red Onion
    (thinly sliced)

    0.5 medium
  • Black Olives
    (sliced)

    0.3 cup
  • Dried Oregano
    (for sprinkling)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Sliced Tuna Pizza Ready to Serve
Sliced Tuna Pizza Ready to Serve

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on your pizza dough package, usually around 200-220°C (400-425°F). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light oil.
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    Preheat your oven to the temperature recommended on your pizza dough package, usually around 200-220°C (400-425°F). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or light oil.
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    Preheating the oven thoroughly ensures an even cook and crispy crust.
  • 2

    Unroll the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, gently shaping it to your desired thickness and size.
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    Unroll the pizza dough onto the prepared baking sheet, gently shaping it to your desired thickness and size.
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    A little flour on your hands can help prevent sticking if shaping manually.
  • 3

    Evenly spread the tomato sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Evenly spread the tomato sauce over the pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Don't over-sauce, as it can make the pizza soggy.
  • 4

    Distribute the drained tuna flakes evenly over the tomato sauce.
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    Distribute the drained tuna flakes evenly over the tomato sauce.
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    Ensure the tuna is well-drained to avoid excess moisture on the pizza.
  • 5

    Arrange the thinly sliced green bell pepper over the tuna layer.
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    Arrange the thinly sliced green bell pepper over the tuna layer.
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    Cut vegetables thinly so they cook thoroughly and quickly.
  • 6

    Add the thinly sliced red onion on top of the bell peppers.
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    Add the thinly sliced red onion on top of the bell peppers.
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    For a milder onion flavor, you can briefly soak slices in cold water before adding.
  • 7

    Scatter the sliced black olives across the pizza.
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    Scatter the sliced black olives across the pizza.
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    Pitted olives save time and are safer to eat.
  • 8

    Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over all the toppings.
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    Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over all the toppings.
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    Using a blend of cheeses can add more depth of flavor.
  • 9

    Lightly sprinkle dried oregano over the cheese and toppings.
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    Lightly sprinkle dried oregano over the cheese and toppings.
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    A little oregano goes a long way to enhance the pizza's aroma.
  • 10

    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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    Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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    Keep an eye on the pizza as oven temperatures can vary. Rotate halfway through if your oven heats unevenly.
  • 11

    Carefully remove the hot pizza from the oven. Let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.
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    Carefully remove the hot pizza from the oven. Let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving.
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    Resting helps the cheese set and prevents toppings from sliding off when sliced.
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