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Rustic Portuguese Tuna and Potato Bake

You are gonna absolutely crush this dinner! We are taking humble pantry staples and turning them into a Mediterranean masterpiece.

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Prep 20 min
Cook 35 min
Total time 55 min
Serves 4
Rustic Portuguese Tuna and Potato Bake
Savoroid Mediterranean & European

Ingredients

Servings (original: 4)
  • 2 lbs waxy potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 3 cans (5 oz each) solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Salted Perfection Santa Maria Select Blend
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Tony Tip: This recipe calls for canned fish. My personal pantry pick is Wild Planet for their commitment to sustainable practices.

Allergen check: Fish recognized in these ingredients. Check package labels and substitutions.

Step by step

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. You want that heat ready to go!
  2. Boil the potato slices in salted water for about 8 minutes until they are just tender but not falling apart. Drain them well.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Throw in the onions and cook them until they are soft and translucent.
  4. Add the garlic and the Salted Perfection Santa Maria Select Blend. Stir it constantly for 1 minute to wake up those spices.
  5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and the flaked tuna. Mix it all gently so you don't turn the fish into mush. Remove from heat.
  6. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a little olive oil. Layer half the potatoes on the bottom.
  7. Spread the tuna and onion mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  8. Top with the remaining potato slices. Drizzle the top generously with olive oil to get it nice and golden.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are starting to brown on the edges.
  10. Remove from the oven and immediately scatter the black olives and fresh parsley on top.
  11. Serve it hot and proud. DUNZO!

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A little more about this recipe

Timing

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes

Yield & storage

Original yield

1 9x13 Casserole

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

From Tony’s kitchen

You are gonna absolutely crush this dinner! We are taking humble pantry staples and turning them into a Mediterranean masterpiece. This is classic comfort food with a punch of citrus and herbs that wakes up the whole palate. Get your energy up, because this is simple, hearty, and delicious!

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Ingredient notes

Ingredients & allergen check

Major-allergen signals: Fish

Recipe ingredients
  • Waxy potatoes
  • solid white tuna in water
  • yellow onions
  • garlic
  • extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • tomatoes
  • Salted Perfection Santa Maria Select Blend
  • pitted black olives
  • fresh parsley

Santa Maria blend: Sea salt, Garlic, Black pepper, Grapefruit, Paprika, Onion, Rosemary, Mustard, and Spices

Check every package label. Brands, substitutions, shared equipment, and cross-contact can change allergen exposure.

Questions

Can I substitute a different Salted Perfection blend?
Yes. Choose a blend that fits the flavor direction and adjust to taste.
Do I need the exact Salted Perfection product listed?
No. The blend is an optional upgrade; the recipe is designed to work without it.
What does the featured blend add?
It adds Santa Maria’s signature flavor profile and helps the dish come together quickly with confident seasoning. See Santa Maria

Tony’s Fine Print

They tell me every recipe needs a little fine print, so here’s mine. I do my best to keep things straight, no surprises and no sneaky allergens. The info you see here is put together with care, capisce? But kitchens are wild places and ingredients do not always behave. Always double-check the labels on what you buy, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. If something does not look right, trust your gut (and your doctor) before you trust me. Bottom line: I am here to guide, not to diagnose. You cook, you taste, you take responsibility.

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