Roasted Sausage and Grapes (Printable format)

Juicy sausages roasted with sweet grapes and red onions, creating a savory-sweet Italian-inspired main dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound Italian sausages (mild or spicy, pork or chicken)

→ Produce

02 - 3 cups seedless red grapes, washed and stems removed
03 - 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into wedges

→ Pantry

04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasoning

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F
02 - In a large baking dish or sheet pan, combine grapes, red onion wedges, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly
03 - Nestle the sausages among the grapes and onions
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping sausages halfway through, until sausages are browned and cooked through and grapes are caramelized
05 - Serve hot, spooning the roasted grapes and onions over the sausages

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive but requires almost no effort, just toss and roast.
  • The grapes burst and caramelize, creating a sweet glaze that balances the savory sausage perfectly.
  • Cleanup is a breeze since everything cooks on one pan.
  • It works for a weeknight dinner or when you want to impress guests without stress.
02 -
  • Don't skip flipping the sausages halfway, or one side stays pale and the texture suffers.
  • Use a pan large enough that the grapes aren't piled too high, or they'll steam instead of roast.
  • Let the dish rest for a minute before serving so the juices settle and cling to everything.
03 -
  • Use a rimmed sheet pan instead of a shallow dish to prevent juices from spilling in the oven.
  • If your sausages are linked, separate them before roasting so they brown evenly on all sides.
  • Taste a grape before roasting, if they're very sweet, cut back slightly on any added sugar or balsamic.
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