- 4¼ lb broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces, dried well
- 6⅓ tbsp olive oil
- 2⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 8½ clove garlic, minced
- 4½ pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 8½ tbsp parmesan cheese, grated, optional
- 4½ lemon, cut into wedges, for serving