Pizza con Tonno

Pizza con Tonno is a delightful Italian pizza featuring a flavorful tuna topping that offers a perfect blend of taste and nutrition. This high-protein dish is simple to prepare and packed with healthy ingredients, making it a satisfying meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Canned tuna in olive oil - 150 grams, drained
• Tomato sauce - 100 grams
• Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Black olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Capers - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh basil leaves - a handful
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
4. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
5. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
6. In a bowl, mix the drained tuna, sliced red onion, black olives, and capers. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Distribute the tuna mixture evenly over the cheese.
8. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
10. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 45 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids from tuna, beneficial for heart health.

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