Why prepare pizza sandwich with tuna
Making a pizza sandwich with tuna is much faster than waiting for a full pizza to bake in the oven. The combination of tuna and melted mozzarella provides a rich texture that pairs perfectly with tomato sauce. Using prepared dough makes this process very easy for busy weekdays. You get the authentic taste of a pizza in a more convenient and portable format.
Follow these 4 steps for pizza sandwich with tuna
Prepare dough: Preheat the oven to 220C and line a baking sheet with paper. Roll out the pizza dough into a large circle on a floured surface. You want the dough to be thin enough to fold but thick enough to hold all the toppings without tearing.
Add sauce: Spread the tomato sauce over one half of the dough and leave a small border at the edge. Drain the tuna well and scatter it over the sauce. This ensures the pizza sandwich with tuna does not become soggy during the baking process.
Fill sandwich: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and thinly sliced red onions over the tuna layer. Season the filling with a pinch of dried oregano for extra flavour. Fold the empty half of the dough over the toppings and press the edges firmly to seal the pocket.
Bake crust: Brush the top of the dough with a little olive oil to help it turn golden brown. Place the tray in the oven and bake for about ten minutes until the crust is crispy. Remove it from the oven and let it cool for a minute before serving.
Extra tips for pizza sandwich with tuna
To keep your pizza sandwich with tuna crispy, make sure to drain the liquid from the tuna tin thoroughly. You can add extra vegetables like sweetcorn or peppers if you want more crunch in the filling. If you like a bit of heat, a few chilli flakes work very well with the fish. Make sure the edges of the dough are pinched together tightly so the cheese does not leak out.
Brushing the outside with garlic oil instead of plain olive oil gives the bread even more flavour. You can also use a panini press to heat the sandwich if the dough is already cooked. Resting the sandwich for a minute after baking helps the cheese set slightly so it stays inside when you take the first bite.
You might also enjoy
baked oysters,
tomatoes stuffed with tuna salad or
calves’ liver with bacon.
