Step 1

Put the pasta in a pan of boiling water and simmer for 10-12 minutes until it still has a little bit of bite to it.

Step 2

Make the cheese sauce.

Step 3

Add the broccoli to the pasta about 3 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking. You don't want to overcook the broccoli, as it will become mushy once baked.

Step 4

Drain the pasta and then add the cheese sauce and mix well. Put the mixture in to a large baking dish.

Step 5

Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and extra cheese (optional) and then put in a preheated oven at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for 15 minutes until the top starts to crisp up.