Italian-American Style Tuna Melts Recipe

Name: Italian-American Style Tuna Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon anchovy paste; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup pitted chopped black olives, oil cured or kalamata; 1/2 small red onion, minced; 2 ribs celery, minced; 12 ounces canned or jarred tuna, drained and flaked; 1 lemon, juiced; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons softened butter; 4 top-split New England hot dog rolls; 8 ounces fontina cheese, thinly sliced or shredded

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pitted chopped black olives, oil cured or kalamata
1/2 small red onion, minced
2 ribs celery, minced
12 ounces canned or jarred tuna, drained and flaked
1 lemon, juiced
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons softened butter
4 top-split New England hot dog rolls
8 ounces fontina cheese, thinly sliced or shredded

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
In a large bowl, combine the anchovy paste with extra-virgin olive oil.
3
Add the olives, onions, celery, tuna, lemon juice and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
4
Lightly butter each side of the rolls, and toast on each side under the broiler.
5
Fill the rolls with the tuna salad and top with cheese.
6
Arrange on a sheet pan and broil until the cheese melts.
7
Transfer to serving plates and serve.

660

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup pitted chopped black olives, oil cured or kalamata, 1/2 small red onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian-American Style Tuna Melts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian-American Style Tuna Melts

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions