Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4

Tuna Puttanesca Melt

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Perfect for lunch, these quick and easy Italian tuna melt made with Villaggio® Rustico™ Sourdough make a savoury hot lunch that’s ready in minutes. 

Lunch
Comfort Food
Sliced Bread

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Villaggio® Rustico™ Sourdough
  • 1 can (170 g) water-packed flaked tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) capers
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped pitted black olives
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together tuna, mayonnaise, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, olives, and lemon juice.
  3. Arrange sourdough slices on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil, flipping once, for 2 to 4 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  4. Top toast with tuna mixture, spreading to edges of bread. Top each with a mozzarella slice.
  5. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  6. Serve immediately.

Tips: Substitute mozzarella with provolone cheese if preferred.
Garnish tuna melts with a sprinkle of hot pepper flakes if desired.

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