Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Spicy Broccoli

large crown of broccoli

extra-virgin olive oil

garlic cloves, minced

dried hot red pepper flakes

Salt

whole wheat, whole grain or regular spaghetti

Squeeze of lemon (optional)

Parmesan, shredded, or to taste

Optional mix-ins: cherry or grape tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, toasted pine nuts, sautéed onion (If you’d like to add some meat, try cooked chicken, turkey, shrimp, Italian sausage, bacon or ham.)