1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, diced1 pound lean ground beef2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 cup water28-ounce can diced tomato15-ounce can tomato puree1 cup carrots, grated1 medium red bell pepper, diced1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons dried Italian herbs1 bay leaf2 tablespoons tomato pastepasta (sauce will be served on top)