Pasta with Clams and Pancetta

Name: Pasta with Clams and Pancetta
Ingredients: 1/2 pound pancetta, diced; 25 to 30 little neck clams, scrubbed; 1 pound pasta; 2 cloves finely minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or more to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn; 2-4 tablespoons unsalted butter; Olive oil