Baked Taco Pasta Casserole

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions, then drain.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

3. 3

   Add the cooked pasta, shredded cheese, salsa, diced tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir to combine.

4. 4

   Transfer the taco pasta mixture to a greased 11x7-inch baking dish. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Uncover, sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the top, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and the chips are lightly browned.