Sweet Baked Beans & Pasta Salad

1 pkg elbow or rotini pasta
28oz can baked beans
2 tomatoes, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded
2.8oz can French-fried onions
paprika

1) Cook pasta according to package directions.
2) Meanwhile, chop vegetables and place in large bowl.  Add can of French-fried onions.
3) Once pasta is al dente, drain and return pasta to pot.  Add baked beans and heat until warm throughout.  Dump pasta and beans into large bowl with the vegetables.  Stir to mix evenly.
4) Serve, topping each serving with paprika and cheese.

Review:  Mike found this recipe and so I thought I'd make it (trying to guarantee no complaints).  When I began the recipe, I reviewed the ingredients and thought "oh yuck."  It didn't sound good at all!!  But, it was too late to try something different, so I bit the bullet and forged ahead.  Luckily, it paid off, as this is actually really good!!  The baked beans makes it sweet, along with the tomatoes.  While the French-fried onions are also a bit sweet, it adds a savory taste.  I also used smoked paprika, which further enhanced the savory flavor.  It was such a great balance of flavors!  And, very filling.