Tuna Melt Italiano Recipe

Name: Tuna Melt Italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz solid white albacore tuna (canned); 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin; 1 tbsp crushed hot red peppers (the Italian kind in the jar, not the flakes); 1/2 large banana pepper, chopped; 1 tsp granulated garlic powder; 1 medium tomato, minced; 1/4 medium onion, finely minced; 1 tsp salt; 12 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced thin; 1 loaf scali bread, sliced

Servings: persons

12 oz solid white albacore tuna (canned)
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 tbsp crushed hot red peppers (the Italian kind in the jar, not the flakes)
1/2 large banana pepper, chopped
1 tsp granulated garlic powder
1 medium tomato, minced
1/4 medium onion, finely minced
1 tsp salt
12 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
1 loaf scali bread, sliced

1
Mash and mix together all the ingredients that aren't the bread or the mozzarella.
2
Spread the tuna mixture onto a slice of bread.
3
Add some sliced mozzarella to a different piece of bread.
4
Put both slices food side up into a preheated oven on broil (via a cookie sheet), close the door, and wait five minutes.
5
When the insides are toasted and melty after about five minutes, remove them from heat, and mash them together to make a sandwich.
6
Slice the sandwich across its width, and artfully stack it on a plate to serve.

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

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 oz solid white albacore tuna (canned), 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin, 1 tbsp crushed hot red peppers (the Italian kind in the jar, not the flakes), 1/2 large banana pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tuna Melt Italiano 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.

Tuna Melt Italiano

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