beef and noodles recipe

- 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces - Salt and black pepper to taste - 1 large onion, chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 4 cups beef broth - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary - 1 bay leaf - 2 cups egg noodles - 1 cup frozen peas (optional) - 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for added richness) - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)