Salmon Pesto Pasta Perfection A Weeknight Wonder - Seafood…

Ingredients

• 4 (6-ounce/170g) salmon fillets, skin on or off
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper
• 1/2 lemon, sliced (for serving, optional)
• 1 pound (450g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or farfalle work well)
• 8 ounces (225g) pesto (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) reserved pasta water
• 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup (30g) pine nuts, toasted (optional)
• 1/4 cup (30g) cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)