Ghoulish Goulash

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• parsley, to taste, chopped, for garnish