TUNA STEAK ON FETTUCCINE

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For something new to do with tuna, I suggest this tangy dish. Although I prefer the marinade on tuna or mahi mahi, it's scrumptious on any fish, grilled, baked or broiled. -Caren Stearns, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tuna, swordfish or halibut steak (about 10 ounces), cut in half
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
3 ounces uncooked fettuccine

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine 2 tablespoons wine, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon basil, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, and half the salt and pepper; add tuna. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 1 hour., In a large skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add tomatoes, brown sugar and remaining wine, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until bubbly and slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions., Drain tuna, discarding marinade. Place tuna over tomato mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, about 6 minutes. Remove tuna and keep warm. Drain fettuccine; add to tomato mixture and toss to coat. Divide between two plates; top with tuna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 42g protein.