Roasted Sausage and Grapes (Printable Version)

Juicy sausages roasted with sweet grapes and red onions in a savory-sweet combination that's both comforting and elegant.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound Italian sausages, mild or spicy

→ 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
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 until evenly coated.
03 - Nestle the sausages among the grapes and onions.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping sausages halfway through cooking, until sausages are browned and cooked through and grapes are caramelized.
05 - Serve hot, spooning the roasted grapes and onions over the sausages.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks impressive but honestly takes less effort than boiling pasta.
  • The grapes do something magical in the oven, turning jammy and slightly sweet in a way that balances the richness of the sausage.
  • Cleanup is just one pan, which means more time to enjoy the meal instead of scrubbing.
  • It works beautifully for a weeknight dinner or when you want to impress someone without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • Dont skip flipping the sausages halfway through, or one side will stay pale while the other gets too dark.
  • If your grapes are smaller, check a few minutes early because they can go from caramelized to dried out quickly.
  • A splash of balsamic vinegar before roasting adds a tangy sweetness that some people swear by, but the dish is wonderful without it too.
03 -
  • Use a rimmed sheet pan instead of a shallow dish to give the grapes more space to caramelize rather than steam.
  • Let the pan rest for a few minutes after roasting so the juices redistribute and everything stays moist.
  • If youre serving this to guests, transfer it to a pretty platter, it looks like you spent hours when you really didnt.
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