Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

Heat a large (12+ inch) oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and season it all over with salt and pepper. Cook the beef until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the basil, oregano and garlic cloves. Stir in half of the marinara sauce. Reduce the heat to low.

Cook the bucatini according to package directions. Drain the pasta and immediately add it to the marinara meat sauce. Use kitchen tongs to toss the pasta into the sauce, making sure the mixture is fully combined and the sauce is evenly distributed. Add the rest of the sauce and toss the pasta again so it’s combined.

Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, making sure it’s evenly dispersed throughout the pasta. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.

Bake the skillet for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly on top.

Remove the skillet and top with parmesan and fresh basil. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice and serve!