Spaghetti alle Vongole

This is an absolute classic of southern Italian cooking, and depends on the careful preparation of really fresh clams for the best result, as well as good- quality pasta. As with all recipes using clams, do make sure that they are as clean as possible before you cook them to avoid an unpleasant muddy taste or a gritty sensation between your teeth. Rinse them in several changes of water until the water runs clear. Many different versions of this traditional dish exist all over the country, b