INGREDIENTS
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1 lb lean ground beef
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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1 cup chopped carrots (2 medium)
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1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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3 cups low-sodium beef broth
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2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
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1 1/2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes
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1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 Tbsp chopped fresh marjoram (or 1 tsp dried)
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2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or 3/4 tsp dried)
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2 bay leaves
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1 1/4 cups (5.6 oz) dry small elbow pasta
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Fresh chopped parsley and finely grated parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)