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