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