Pickled Mostaccioli

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
• 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 medium cucumber, diced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. drain and cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
• in a blender or large food processor, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, onion and cucumber. puree until it forms a smooth sauce, about 3 minutes.
• pour over the pasta, and stir to coat evenly. cover, and refrigerate for 3 days before serving. stir once a day.