Taco casserole

Simple quick & tasty


Note:This made enough for us to have seconds and left overs!
Note 2: I cooked the whole box of bow ties, recipe calls for 3 cups which leaves you with about 2. Save em' and throw some spaghetti sauce in 'em for a quick lunch.
Note3: I had some left over red and green peppers so I added them. We like it spicy. The recipe tastes good with or without them.

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 jar (16 oz) salsa
1 can (14 or so oz.) diced tomatoes un drained
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cups nacho tortilla chips, crushed


1> Cook pasta. In skillet cook beef and onion over med. drain. Add cheese, salsa, tomatoes,and taco seasoning. Drain pasta; stir in beef mix.

2>Transfer to a greased baking dish. Cover or not :) and bake at 350 for 20 mins. Un cover (duh); sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake 10 mins longer or until heated through.



Happy cooking,
Chaeli