My Quick and Delicious Salmon Pasta with Fresh Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti or linguine
• 1 lb (450 g) salmon fillet, skinless and boneless
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups (50 g) fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/4 cup (30 g) pine nuts (or walnuts)
• 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil