Meanwhile in a large pan over high heat, add oil, garlic and cook for one minute.
Add dried red chilies and cook for another minute.
Add sake, soy, light soy, cockles and shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 4 minutes, or until cockles have opened. Turn off the heat.
Boil pasta, drain but do not rinse. Add pasta to the vongole sauce and mix well using tongs. Top with shredded nori and serve.