Ingredients:

• 30 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, divided
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup shallots, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (6-ounce) cans chopped clams (and their juices)
• 8 ounces capellini or angel hair pasta
• Salt, for the pasta water