Tuna Stuffed Marrow Recipe

Tuna goes surprisingly well with marrow and the topping to this Tuna Stuffed Marrow Recipe becomes lovely and crispy as it bakes.

Ingredients for Tuna Stuffed Marrow :

• 1 marrow, halved length-ways and seeds scooped out to leave two hollowed out longboat shapes
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons chopped olives, black or green
• 2 tablespoons torn up fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 – 2 cans tuna chunks, drained
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons each of fresh breadcrumbs and grated cheddar

Method for Tuna Stuffed Marrow:

1. Preheat the oven to 150°c
2. Heat the olive oil in a large deep frying pan and add onion and garlic. Fry gently until soft but not too brown.
3. Stir in tomatoes and puree and bring to the boil, simmer for 10 – 15 minutes until thickened.
4. Stir in olives, basil and tuna, trying not to break the tuna up too much,  season to taste.
5. Place marrow in an ovenproof dish and fill hollow with tuna mix. Sprinkle over cheese and breadcrumbs and bake for 15 – 30 minutes until marrow is cooked when pierced with a knife and topping is golden and crispy.