Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta - Print Version - Taste Like Magic

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin or ground beef (thinly sliced or crumbled)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rigatoni work beautifully)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Extra Parmesan cheese for serving