Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Pasta

ngredients

1.5 pounds beef stew meat (cubed)
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 ounces pasta (penne, rigatoni, or your choice)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional).