Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse salmon and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

Step 2

Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let rest for 10 minutes while preparing pasta.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 4

Add two tablespoons salt and pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Reserve one and a half cups of pasta water before draining.

Step 5

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add tomatoes and garlic and cook for two minutes, until garlic is golden. Add red pepper flakes and reserved pasta water, then bring to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low, add one teaspoon of salt, and simmer for five minutes. Add drained pasta to sauce and mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley.

Step 7

Remove from heat, then allow the pasta to rest and absorb the sauce. Season with additional salt, if desired.

Step 8

Plate pasta, top with salmon and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.