Nacho Mac 'N Cheese

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Ingredients

• 3 c. uncoooked gemelli or spiral pasta
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 c. chopped sweet-red peppers
• 1/4 c. butter, cubed
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 env. taco seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 1/4 c. milk
• 2 c. )8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 c. frozen corn, thawed
• 1 c. coarsely crushed tortilla chips

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef and red peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

2. Stir in the butter, flour, taco seasoning and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese and corn until cheese is melted.

3. Drain pasta; add to beef mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.