Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta (Rich 40-Minute Dinner) - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch bites
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 oz (285 g) fettuccine or linguine
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium beef broth
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (50 g) freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, as needed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice