Grandma’s Goulash with Savory Flavors (One-Pot Dinner)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (14.5 oz or 411 g) diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) tomato sauce
• 2 1/2 cups (590 ml) low-sodium beef broth, plus more as needed
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups (200 g) dry elbow macaroni
• 1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional