Classic American Beef Goulash

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1-1/2 cups minced onions
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)