Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water. Meanwhile, cut the salmon into strips and sear it in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil for a couple of minutes.

Now make the pesto: Wash the basil, pat it dry with paper towels, then blend it in a food processor with the pine nuts.

Add a pinch of coarse salt, then mix in the grated cheese, and gradually add the extra virgin olive oil while blending until smooth.

Continue blending the pesto until you have a uniform sauce. Add it to the skillet with the salmon, then add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together and serve your pasta with pesto and salmon.