Upside-Down Zucchini and Tuna Tart
- Easy
- 38 min
- Kcal 509
If you're on the hunt for something delicious and a bit adventurous, this tuna puff pastry from Liguria and Southern Italy is exactly what you need. Seriously good stuff. It’s all about bringing those local flavors together in one light, flaky package. Imagine biting into a puff pastry filled with tomato, small briny Taggiasca olives, aromatic caciocavallo cheese, and a mushroom-red onion combo. Each filling has its own unique vibe. But the tuna? It ties everything together, giving that moist, savory kick.
Liguria's love for Taggiasca olives brings a real Mediterranean touch, and the caciocavallo cheese nods to Southern Italy. It’s like a mini road trip on your plate. With each bite, you get a tangy, tender, and slightly creamy taste, so you never get bored. Combining these diverse fillings in one tuna appetizer keeps things fresh. Really, it’s perfect for casual get-togethers, last-minute lunches, or an aperitivo when friends drop by.
The mix of salty olives, sweet onions, and golden baked pastry takes this easy tuna puff pastry beyond the ordinary. Whether it is kids, picky eaters, or food lovers, there's something for everyone. And here's the thing, the flavors range from earthy to cheesy, all anchored by that solid tuna taste. Compared to other savory tuna pastries across Italy, this one has a bit of everything. It shows how Italian cuisine can bring together the best of local ingredients.
It’s the kind of tuna and cheese pastry that disappears quickly. Perfect as an appetizer, a snack, or just a reason to gather with friends. This dish lets you explore Italian culinary creativity and enjoy a variety of tastes in one bite. So here's the deal: next time you are planning a meal, let this tuna pastry recipe be the star. It's a real crowd-pleaser, promising to deliver rich, regional flavors every time.
To make the multi-flavor puff pastry, clean and thinly slice the onions, then pluck the thyme leaves, chop the rosemary needles 2 and the chives. Also, cut the caciocavallo cheese into thin slices 3 and set aside.
Now line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the rectangular pastry on top, and prick it with a fork 4. Cover one-third of the pastry with tomato sauce 5 and season with the pitted olives 6.
Now fill the central strip with sliced caciocavallo cheese 7 and flavor with the thyme leaves and chopped rosemary and chives 8. Finally, complete the last strip of dough with sliced mushrooms 9
and onions 10. Season with salt 11 and olive oil 12, then bake in a static oven at 375°F for about 15 minutes on the middle rack.
Once cooked, remove the multi-flavor puff pastry from the oven 13, enhance it with chunks of tuna, after draining it 14, and serve it hot 15!