Half-fill a large saucepan with water, cover with a lid and bring to the boil. Stir in the pasta and return to the boil. Cover loosely with the lid, reduce the heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes ...

Add clams and pepper and boil. Set aside. Add 1 tsp. salt to boiling water in kettle. Add pasta and cook until done. Scoop out 6 oz. of pasta liquid and add to clams. Drain pasta and transfer to bowl.