Cut the broccoli into florets, and then into smaller pieces
Put your pasta in a large saucepan and cover with boiling water
Bring back to the boil, stir, the turn down to simmer for 10-12 minutes
Place the broccoli in a steamer pan (if you have one) over the pasta and cover - otherwise place in a small saucepan, cover with boiling water and simmer for 6-8 minutes
Put the cheese and cream in a small saucepan over a very gentle heat.
Melt the cheese, slowly then remove from heat
When pasta is soft, drain
Add the broccoli
Stir in the cheese sauce covering all the pasta
Add the pine nuts if desired - or plac eon the table for people to help themselves