Reca Tuna Melt (No-Cook Sauce Base)

Ingredients

• 1 can (5 oz / 140 g) canned tuna (drained)
• 1 cup (240 g) canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (75 g) red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 1/4 cup (40 g) onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup (56 g) shredded mozzarella
• 2 slices bread slices (for melting)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice the onion and red bell pepper, mince the garlic, drain the tuna, and shred the mozzarella.

2. 2

   Cook the no-cook reca-style base (10 minutes): In a small pan, warm olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 4 minutes, then stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes, paprika, oregano, salt (if using), and pepper. Simmer 5–6 minutes until thickened slightly. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.

3. 3

   Assemble and broil: Mix the tuna into the hot reca sauce. Spoon onto bread slices, top with mozzarella, and broil 2–3 minutes (or until bubbly and lightly browned). Serve immediately.