Cooks' note:
To serve with pasta, put pesto in a large bowl; meanwhile, cook 1 pound spaghetti until al dente. Whisk about 1/2 cup pasta-cooking water into pesto. Drain pasta, then toss with pesto and salt and pepper to taste.
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