Pacific Tuna with Linguini

Serves 4 to 6

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil

1 large onion, cut in 1/2 inch dice

1 can (35 oz.) tomatoes, drained and chopped

3/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

4 (4 oz. each) albacore tuna medallions, cut in 1/2 inch dice

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 lb. linguini

1. Place 1/4 cup oil and onion in skillet over low heat, 10 to 12 minutes. Add tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook over moderate heat, partially covered until thickened about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Season tuna with remaining salt and pepper.
3. In medium skillet, heat remaining oil. Add tuna and cook over medium heat about 4 minutes. Add cooked tuna, mint and garlic to tomato sauce and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Cook pasta, drain. Add sauce to pasta.