Tuna Pizza

Discover the perfect fusion of fresh, bold, and savory flavors with this irresistible Tuna Pizza recipe! Featuring a crispy, golden pizza crust as its base, this dish is topped with flaky canned tuna, a tangy tomato sauce infused with oregano, and layers of gooey melted mozzarella. Bursting with color and texture, each bite delivers the sweetness of red bell peppers, the sharpness of red onion, the briny punch of black olives and capers, and the earthy aroma of fresh basil. This crowd-pleasing pizza bakes to perfection in just 15 minutes, making it an easy yet unforgettable choice for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Perfect for seafood lovers and pizza enthusiasts alike, this homemade tuna pizza combines wholesome ingredients with vibrant Mediterranean flavors for a truly satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Pizza dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 5 ounces Canned tuna in olive oil
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Black olives, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat up.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Brush the dough with one tablespoon of olive oil and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Step 4

Carefully take the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven and place the rolled-out dough onto it.

Step 5

Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the base of the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 6

Drain the canned tuna, then flake it with a fork. Distribute the flaked tuna evenly over the tomato sauce.

Step 7

Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the tuna layer.

Step 8

Arrange the red onion, red bell pepper, black olives, and capers evenly over the cheese.

Step 9

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the toppings.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing.

Step 13

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade tuna pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1019.8 grams (1019.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1629

Total Fat 98.20g	126%
Saturated Fat 30.80g	154%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 203mg	68%
Sodium 5686mg	247%
Total Carbohydrate 98.00g	36%
Dietary Fiber 14.50g	52%
Total Sugars 16.50g
Protein 85.50g	171%

Vitamin D 284IU	1418%
Calcium 1329mg	102%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 1026mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.6%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 24.2%