Sicilian tuna and basil pizza
Sicilian tuna and basil pizza recipe in the pizza category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1/2 clove garlic, minced, crushed
- 4 tablespoons chopped canned tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 store bought pre baked pizza crust, 12 inches in diameter
- 5 large fresh basil leaves, roughly torn
- 1/2 green pepper, capsicum, finely sliced
- 6 ounces canned tuna in olive oil, drained and broken into small chunks
- 2 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
Recipe method:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Mix together the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer evenly over the pizza crust.
- Arrange the basil, green pepper and tuna evenly over the pizza crust.
- Place the cubed cheese evenly on top.
- Place the pizza directly on the oven rack.
- Cook for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cut into 6 slices to serve.
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