Balsamic Roasted Sausage & Grapes with Spaghetti

PREP:  15 Minutes  BAKE:  30 Minutes

Ingredients:

3/4 pound Mild Italian Sausage Links

3/4 pound Hot Italian Sausage Links

3 cups Seedless Red Grapes

1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

2 tablespoons Water

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon Pepper

1 package Whole Grain Spaghetti (13.25 ounces)

1/2 cup prepared Pesto

2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach

2 cups Spring Mix Salad Greens

Other Items Needed:

Cooking Spray

13-inch x 9-inch Baking Dish

Small Bowl

Meat Thermometer (optional)

Medium Pot

Colander

Large Bowl

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• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• PLACE Sausage Links & Grapes in a greased 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish.

 

• In a small bowl, COMBINE the Vinegar, Oil & Water.

 

• POUR over Sausages.
• SPRINKLE with Salt & Pepper.

 

• BAKE for 20 minutes.
• TURN Sausages.
• BAKE 10-15 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer inserted in Sausages reads 160 degrees.
• Meanwhile in a medium sized pot, COOK Spaghetti according to package directions.
• DRAIN in colander, reserving 1/2 cup of Pasta Water.
• CUT Sausages into 1/2-inch slices.
• In a large bowl, COMBINE Spaghetti, reserved Pasta Water & Pesto.
• TOSS to coat.

 

• ADD the Sausage, Spinach, Salad Greens & Grapes with pan juices.
• TOSS to combine.
• SERVE immediately.

  

Makes:  8 Servings

 

 

This dish is the perfect blend of sweet & spicy.  Mix up your weekly schedule with this one; your family is sure to love it!

 

 

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