- 2½ lb broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces, dried well
- 3¾ tbsp olive oil
- 1¼ tsp salt
- ⅔ tsp black pepper
- 5 clove garlic, minced
- 2½ pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 5 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated, optional
- 2½ lemon, cut into wedges, for serving