- 5½ lb broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces, dried well
- 8¼ tbsp olive oil
- 2¾ tsp salt
- 1⅓ tsp black pepper
- 11 clove garlic, minced
- 5½ pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 11 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated, optional
- 5½ lemon, cut into wedges, for serving