Roasted Sausage and Grapes (Printable)

Italian sausages roasted with sweet grapes and onions for a savory-sweet main dish. Ready in 40 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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, 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
02 - In a large baking dish or sheet pan, combine grapes, red onion wedges, olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat evenly
03 - Nestle the sausages among the grapes and onions in the pan
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping sausages halfway through cooking, until sausages are browned and cooked through and grapes are caramelized
05 - Transfer to serving platter and spoon the roasted grapes and onions over the sausages, serve hot

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The grapes literally melt into the most addictive glossy sauce you can make without thinking.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but so easy you can throw it together on a Tuesday without stress.
  • That sweet-savory combo keeps you coming back for one more bite.
02 -
  • Don't flip the sausages obsessively; give them at least 15 minutes on one side before turning, or they'll steam instead of brown.
  • If your grapes seem tiny or you're worried about them rolling around, toss them in a small bowl with the seasonings first so they're evenly coated before they hit the pan.
03 -
  • Watch for grapes that start to burst and collapse slightly—that's exactly when they're most delicious, not overdone.
  • If you have fresh rosemary growing somewhere, that's your sign to make this dish; the difference between fresh and dried is genuinely noticeable here.
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