- 8¼ lb broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces, dried well
- 12⅓ tbsp olive oil
- 4⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 16½ clove garlic, minced
- 8½ pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 16½ tbsp parmesan cheese, grated, optional
- 8½ lemon, cut into wedges, for serving