Clams with Pasta

• 12 clams per person (more if they are very small)
• 4 oz (110 g) smoked ham or rindless smoked str

Wash the clams under cold water and put them in a frying pan with 1 cup of water over a low heat until they start to open. As soon as they open, remove from the heat and extract the clams from the shells. Save 6 or 7 tablespoons of the clam juice.

In a large pan brown the bacon with all the olive oil for 1 or 2 minutes. Add all the other ingredients, except for the cheese. Add the clam