"Whether you know it as American Chop Suey, Chili Mac, or American Goulash, this deeply flavorful, super-comforting pasta dish is greater than the sum of its humble parts...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. ground beef chuck (20% fat)
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Kosher salt
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1 onion, chopped
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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¼ cup double-concentrated tomato paste
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1 14-oz. can whole tomatoes, drained, crushed by hand
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¼ cup pickled banana peppers or peperoncini, chopped
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1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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1 lb. ridged tube pasta (preferably cavatappi)
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8 oz. sharp (but not aged) coarsely grated cheddar (about 2½ cups)
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3 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about 3 cups), plus more for serving