lauttimur.com - Tuna pizza is a type of pizza that includes tuna fish as one of its primary toppings. It's a unique and flavorful twist on traditional pizza, popular in some parts of the world. Tuna pizza typically consists of a pizza dough base, tomato sauce, cheese, canned tuna fish, and various optional toppings and seasonings. It's a fusion of Italian and seafood flavors. This recipe is for a basic tuna pizza, but feel free to customize it with your favorite toppings.

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Ingredients:

• 1 store-bought pizza dough (thin crust or regular, depending on your preference)
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 can (5-6 ounces) of tuna in water, drained
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced red onions (optional)
• 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Olive oil (for brushing the pizza dough)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the pizza dough packaging (usually around 450°F or as directed).
2. If your pizza dough is refrigerated, remove it from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes to make it easier to work with. If it's frozen, follow the thawing instructions on the packaging.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. If you prefer a thinner crust, roll it out thinner; for a thicker crust, keep it thicker. Use a rolling pin to achieve an even thickness.
4. Grease or line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the rolled-out pizza dough onto the pan.
5. Brush the surface of the pizza dough with a little olive oil. This will help prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
6. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
7. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Then distribute the drained tuna evenly across the pizza. If desired, add the optional toppings like olives, red onions, and bell peppers.
8. Sprinkle dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the toppings to season the pizza.
9. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the pizza.
10. Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake according to the pizza dough package instructions or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned (usually around 12-15 minutes, but check the package for guidance).
11. Carefully remove the tuna pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two. Slice it into pieces, and it's ready to serve!

Enjoy your homemade tuna pizza! You can also add your favorite toppings or experiment with different sauces to create your own unique variations.

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