Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet and sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground beef, seasonings, and spices and cook until the meat has browned and cooked through.

Step 2

Stir in tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and cook for another 20 minutes on medium heat until it thickens a bit, then set aside.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Step 4

Cook spaghetti or pasta of your choice according to package directions.

Step 5

Drain the spaghetti - saving one ladle of the pasta water -and pour the spaghetti and the ladle of water into the skillet. Carefully mix everything until combined.

Step 6

Sprinkle both cheeses over the pasta and transfer the skillet into the oven.

Step 7

Bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley and serve.