3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped sweet red peppers
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/4 cups milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips
Recipe
Cook gemelli 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 gemelli; add to beef mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips. Yield: 6 servings.