Nacho Mac and Cheese

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
3 c. uncooked 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 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 1/4 c. 2% milk
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. frozen corn, thawed
1 c. coarsely crushed tortilla chips


Directions:
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.


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.


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