pour the double cream into a small saucepan, add the garlic and bring to a very gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Add around 100ml/3½fl oz of the pasta cooking water and the grated Parmesan and ...
stirring until the cheese has melted and formed a glossy sauce, adding a little more pasta cooking water if needed. Serve immediately, with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
Drain the pasta and tip it into the pan with the cream sauce. Add the parmesan, mint, and seeds and stir well to coat the pasta. Season to taste and divide the pasta between warmed serving bowls.
The cheeses can vary, though funky Gorgonzola and nutty Parmesan are typical ... A short pasta with contours or crevices for catching the creamy sauce works well — we especially like campanelle ...
Process until a smooth, creamy sauce forms ... about 30 seconds. Divide pasta among 4 bowls; top evenly with reserved broccoli crumbles and shaved Parmesan, if desired.