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PESTO TUNA MELTS



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A tangy Italian twist on tuna salad, this cheesy open-faced sandwich from Nancy Monroe of Statesville, North Carolina is a fuss-free standout. Pair it with a cup of hot soup or chips for a tasty lunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1 pouch (3 ounces) tuna
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 slices (1 ounce each) part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved

Steps:

  • Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and broil 2 minutes longer or until golden brown. , Combine pesto and mayonnaise; spread over toasted bread. Top with tomato, tuna, pepper and cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

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A simple sandwich that hints of a home-style deli favorite. Delicious!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices Italian bread, 1 inch thick
1/2 cup pesto
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut diagonally in half (about 6 oz)
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Set oven control to broil.
  • Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat until golden brown; turn and broil until golden brown.
  • Spread bread slices with pesto. Top with tomato, tuna and cheese slices. Broil about 1 minute or just until cheese begins to melt. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg

PESTO TUNA MELTS



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Make and share this Pesto Tuna Melts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices Italian bread, cut 1-inch thick
1/2 cup pesto sauce
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 (6 ounce) canned tuna, drained
4 slices mozzarella cheese, cut diagonally in half
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Set oven to broil.
  • Place the bread on a cookies sheet.
  • Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat until golden brown; turn and broil again until golden brown.
  • Spread bread slices with pesto.
  • Top with tomato slices, tuna and cheese slices.
  • Broil about 1 minute or just until cheese starts to melt.
  • Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 58.5, Sodium 621.5, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 28.8

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