Taco Casserole *

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta

1 pound ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 jar salsa

1 can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 envelope taco seasoning

2 cups nacho tortilla chips, crushed

Cook pasta.  Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Add the cheese, salsa, tomatoes and taco seasoning.  Drain pasta; stir into the beef mixture.  Transfer to a greased 11x7 dish.  Cover and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.  Uncover; sprinkle with tortilla chips.  Bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Serves 7