Easy American Goulash

Name: Easy American Goulash
Ingredients: 1.25 pounds ground beef; 1–1/2 cups chopped yellow onion; 2 tablespoons freshly minced garlic; 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt (more or less, to taste); 1/2 teaspoon pepper (more or less, to taste); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon steak sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1–1/2 cups elbow macaroni; 1–1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish