Nacho Mac 'n' Cheese

3 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
2 cups chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/4 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

1) Cook pasta according to package directions.
2) In large pan cook beef and red peppers over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain.
3) Stir in the butter, flour, taco seasoning and pepper.
4) Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
5) Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and corn until cheese is melted.
6) Drain pasta. Add to beef mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.

From Simple & Delicious, November/December 2007