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Tuna Puttanesca

Ingredients

  • 1 – 14 inch grilled pizza bread or fresh dough at room temperature if preferred
  • 1/2 pound sushi grade fresh tuna, 1 inch thick
  • 3 Tablespoons coarsely ground peppercorns
  • Avocado oil for brushing grill
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (skim or regular works)
  • 2 tablespoons anchovy paste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 large ripe plum tomatoes, 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons drained capers
  • 1/2 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 pound Taleggio cheese, (no rind), cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 18 pitted Kalamata olives, cut in half
  • 1 large handful of baby arugula

Instructions

  1. Place tuna out on counter for 20 minutes to bring it to room temperature.
  2. If you are using fresh dough, pre bake at 475F for 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
  3. Gently press peppercorns into the tuna on both sides.
  4. Lightly brush grill or indoor grill pan with the avocado oil.
  5. Heat pan or grill to high and cook tuna for 1 minute per side and set aside.
  6. Place the ricotta, anchovy paste and lemon zest in a small bowl, mix well and set aside.
  7. Place the the tomatoes, red onion, capers, garlic and olive oil in a medium bowl, gently mix well and set aside.
  8. Cut the seared tuna into 1/2 inch pieces and set aside.
  9. Heat oven to 450F.
  10. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the dough with a rubber spatula.
  11. Using a slotted spoon, place the tomato mixture evenly on top, followed by the Taleggio cheese.
  12. Place in the top rack of the oven for about 5-7 minutes until cheese melts, watching carefully.
  13. Remove from oven and sprinkle olives, arugula and seared tuna on top and enjoy!

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