Spicy Sausage Macaroni and Cheese

8oz of elbow macaroni
1lb spicy Italian sausage
1 tbsp EVOO
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 3/4 c milk, divided
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 oz velveeta
1 tsp Creole seasoning
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
salt, pepper to taste
1/2 c seasoned bread crumbs (used a combo of regular and panko)

Bake sausge at 350 F for 25 minutes.  Remove and thinly slice.  Set aside and leave oven on.  Grease a 2 quart baking dish.  Cook pasta according to directions; drain, rinse and set aside. In a large skillet, heat EVOO over medium heat.  Cook onion, garlic and sausage slices.  Combine with pasta and set aside.  Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat.  Add flour; combine well.  Slowly whisk in 1 1/2 c milk, creole seasoning and cayenne pepper; stir constantly until thickened.  Add cheddar cheese, stirring till melted. Combine pasta, meat mixture, and cheese sauce in baking dish.  Season with salt and pepper.  Top with velveeta and bake at 350 F for 15 minutes.  Remove, add remaining 1/4 c milk, and stir well.  Top with bread crumbs.  Place in oven for additional 15 minutes.  Brown under broiler on high for 1 minute.  Serve with salad.