Place dutch oven on 5-6 hot charcoal briquets and about 15 briquets on top of the lid. Don't peek, and bake 20 minutes. Blow ash off lid before carefully lifting the lid to check doneness. 5 cups water 6 oz. can chopped or minced clams, including juice Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until done.
Bacon sprinkled on top is a nice flavor addition.
Cook until done. Pour off most of the water and add the meat, simmer covered 5-10 minutes, until thoroughly heated. Stir often to prevent sticking. Bring water to a boil. Add pasta, cook until almost done.