Homemade Hamburger Helper (One-Pot, 30 Minutes) - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) whole or 2% milk
• 8 oz (225 g) elbow macaroni or small shells
• 2 cups (225 g) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or sliced scallions, optional