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