Pickled Mostaccioli

Marinated pasta in a sweet and sour sauce. Can be made ahead and will last up to two weeks. Our family loves this recipes. Great for BBQ parties or any family event.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 ½ cups white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour over the pasta, and stir to coat evenly. Cover, and refrigerate for 3 days before serving. Stir once a day.