Greek Macaroni & Hamburger Casserole (Makaronia Phournista)

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb elbow macaroni ( I use Barilla PLUS ) or 1 lb shell macaroni ( I use Barilla PLUS )
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 can seasoned tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice ( juice of 1 orange )
• 3 -4 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper ( or to taste )
• 3/4 cup onion , finely chopped
• 4 -5 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 cup red wine ( I like Marsala wine )
• 8 ounces kefalotiri ( or to taste ) or 8 ounces gruyere , grated ( or to taste )
• 4 -5 ounces kasseri cheese ( to cover top ) or 4 -5 ounces cheddar cheese , sliced tissue thin ( to cover top )