American Goulash With Peppers

Name: American Goulash With Peppers
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced small; 3 bell peppers (any combination of red, yellow, or orange, seeded and diced small); 1 bay leaf; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (2 pinches if you like more heat); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 jalapenos, seeded and ribs removed, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs ground meat; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 5 ounces frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry, chopped fine; salt and pepper; 1 lb short pasta