Pickled Mostaccioli

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.