Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Tuna Pizza featuring a crispy crust, savory tomato sauce, tender flaked tuna, tangy olives, red onions, and melted mozzarella cheese. This savory pizza is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or casual gathering, offering a unique twist on classic flavors with the addition of dried oregano and garlic powder for extra depth.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in oil or water, drained and flaked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you’re using store-bought pizza dough, follow the instructions on the package for the best results, ensuring the oven is fully heated before baking.
- Prepare the Pizza Base: Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness, ensuring it is even for consistent cooking. Transfer the rolled dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone. For a crisper crust, pre-bake the dough for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.
- Add the Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce or tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges to form the crust.
- Top with Tuna and Ingredients: Drizzle the olive oil over the flaked tuna to keep it moist, then scatter it evenly over the sauce. Add the thinly sliced red onion and black olives on top. Sprinkle the dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the pizza to enhance the flavors.
- Add Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the entire pizza to ensure a bubbly, melted topping once baked.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted. Watch closely towards the end to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Slice the pizza and serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, pre-bake the dough for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.
- You can substitute black olives with green olives or capers for a different flavor profile.
- Use tuna packed in oil for richer flavor, or water-packed tuna for a lighter option.
- Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for stronger taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in the oven for best results.
