- 3¼ lb broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces, dried well
- 4¾ tbsp olive oil
- 1⅔ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 6½ clove garlic, minced
- 3½ pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 6½ tbsp parmesan cheese, grated, optional
- 3½ lemon, cut into wedges, for serving