Late Summer Strawberry Pasta Salad

• 3/4 lb strawberries, quartered & sliced
• 1/2 cooked whole wheat penne rigate
• 1 round fresh mozzarella, diced
• 10 - 15 leaves fresh basil, shredded
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. white zinfandel wine jelly
• olive oil, salt & pepper to taste

1. Simmer a reduction of balsamic vinegar over low-med heat, adding butter & jelly gradually, stirring constantly until thickened.
2. Combine cooked pasta with sliced strawberries, & diced mozzarella in a bowl. Moisten with olive oil & toss well.
3. Pour reduction over pasta mixture & toss again to coat well. Add shredded basil, & salt & pepper to taste (the more pepper, the better).
4. Serve chilled or room temperature.

strawberries, whole wheat penne rigate, mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinegar, butter, white zinfandel wine jelly, olive oil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/late-summer-strawberry-pasta-salad-1243021 (may not work)