Celebrity Salmon on Farfalle with Black Olive Pesto

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Marinade:

1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek (or to taste)

3 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons honey

1/2 bunch fresh thyme, finely chopped

1/2 bunch fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Ground black pepper

5 (5-ounce) fresh salmon fillets

Black Olive Pesto:

1 tablespoon roasted garlic

1/2 ounce pine nuts, toasted

10 ounces pitted black Kalamata olives (blanch briefly in boiling water and drain)

1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 ounces mascarpone

3 ounces grated Parmesan

1 1/4 pounds farfalle (bowtie pasta)

1 tablespoon olive oil

Garnish:

1 dozen cherry tomatoes

Olive oil, for sauteing

2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1/4 bunch chives, chopped

1/4 bunch whole chive sprigs