Best 10 Italian Sausage With Grapes Recipes

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**Unveil the Culinary Symphony of Italian Sausage with Grapes: A Journey Through Delightful Recipes**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable union of Italian sausage and grapes, a culinary symphony that promises an explosion of flavors. Embark on a journey through three distinctive recipes that showcase this harmonious pairing, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic combination. From the hearty and comforting Italian Sausage and Grape Skillet Dinner, brimming with succulent sausage, plump grapes, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, to the tantalizing Italian Sausage and Grape Skewers, where juicy sausage and sweet grapes are expertly grilled to perfection. And for a delightful appetizer or party treat, the Italian Sausage and Grape Crostini beckons with its irresistible blend of flavors, featuring crisp crostini topped with savory sausage, sweet grapes, and a touch of tangy cheese.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE MUFFULETTA WITH GRAPES AND FENNEL



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
One 2-pound coil hot Italian sausage, skewered twice to make an X
2 fennel bulbs, fronds removed, sliced in half and then sliced frond to root into 1/4-thick-slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 large fresh sesame seed boule (round Italian loaf), halved horizontally and warmed
One 6- to 7-ounce small jar green olive tapenade
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat olive oil in a braiser over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, without moving, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and brown on other side, another 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully remove sausage and add the fennel to the pan, and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the grapes, balsamic and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fennel is softened and the balsamic is reduced, about 5 minutes. Place the sausage on top of the grape mixture.
  • Transfer to the middle rack of the oven and roast until sausage registers 160 to 165 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove sausage carefully and take out skewers.
  • Scoop out the inside of the bottom of the boule. Spread some tapenade in the hollow, then fill with the fennel-grape mixture. Place sausage on top and sprinkle the feta over everything. Spread more tapenade on top half of boule and close the sandwich. Cut into wedges and serve immediately, or wrap in butcher paper or a large napkin to enjoy later.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH RED GRAPES



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Categories     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Sausage     Fall     Grape     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lb sweet Italian sausage (about 12 3- to 4-inch links)
2 lb seedless red grapes, stemmed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Accompaniment: sautéed greens with garlic

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook sausages, turning over once, until well browned, about 8 minutes total. Add grapes and cook, stirring occasionally, until sausages are cooked through and grapes are softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.

TUSCAN GRAPES AND SAUSAGES



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This recipe is one of my go-tos when entertaining. It's simple, elegant and you can entertain your guests instead of spending the entire time in the kitchen. It is always a crowd pleaser and everyone always asks for the recipe. The whole pieces of garlic in this dish become so sweet, a lovely complement to the sweet grapes and spicy sausage. I serve this over rustic hand-mashed red potatoes. -Melissa Zienter, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 uncooked Italian sausage links (4 ounces each), hot or mild
2-1/2 pounds seedless green or red grapes, or a mixture
20 to 30 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/2 cup melted butter, divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place sausage links in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until no longer pink and some fat has been rendered, 20-25 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/2-in. slices., Meanwhile, remove grape stems; place grapes and garlic in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Add 6 tablespoons butter; toss to coat. Top with sausage slices. Bake until sausage is browned, 15-20 minutes, stirring once., Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage mixture to a serving dish. Keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; add balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil. Cook until liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in remaining butter; cook until slightly thickened. Drizzle over sausage and grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 36g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 799mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BALSAMIC ROASTED SAUSAGE AND GRAPES WITH LINGUINE



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Pasta doesn't have to wear coats of cream and cheese, especially when red grapes and sausage give it sweetness and spice. -Lauren Wyler, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage links
3/4 pound hot Italian sausage links
3 cups seedless red grapes
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat linguine
1/2 cup prepared pesto
2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups spring mix salad greens

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place sausage links and grapes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil and water; pour over sausages. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake 20 minutes. Turn sausages; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in sausages reads 160°. , Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. , Cut sausages into 1/2-in. slices. In a large bowl, combine the linguine, reserved pasta water and pesto; toss to coat. Add the sausage, spinach, salad greens and grapes with pan juices; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED SAUSAGES WITH GRAPES AND ONIONS



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You can use any kind of sausages in this cozy, autumnal dish, filled with roasted sweet grapes and vinegar-spiked onions. Spicy Italian sausages made from pork, chicken or turkey, fresh chorizo or merguez, will give the dish a kick, while milder sausages like chicken and apple, bratwurst or Weisswurst make for a gentler meal. Serve this on a bed of polenta or mashed potatoes, or with some crusty bread to sop up the vinegary, sausage-rich pan juices, and a green salad on the side. If you want to halve this recipe, reduce the oven temperature to 425 degrees; otherwise the smaller amount of food in the pan might get too brown.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, weekday, sausages, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups seedless red grapes (1 1/4 pounds), destemmed
1 teaspoon fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway seeds, lightly crushed
1 pound any sausages, poked all over with a fork
1/2 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 teaspoons rice vinegar or sherry vinegar, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. On a large (13-by-18-inch) rimmed baking sheet, toss together onion slices, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper, and spread in an even layer. Roast for 8 to 12 minutes, until the onions turn translucent and the thinnest pieces take on a pale gold color at the edges.
  • After 10 minutes, add grapes, seeds and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan with onions, and toss well. Spread in an even layer and nestle sausage into the mixture.
  • Roast until sausage has browned, 25 to 30 minutes, flipping sausage and tossing grapes and onions halfway through.
  • Transfer sausages to a platter or to individual plates. Add parsley and chives to pan with grapes and onions and gently toss (this warms up and wilts the herbs). Use a slotted spoon to transfer grapes and onions to plates with the sausages.
  • Add vinegar to rimmed baking sheet and scrape up any browned bits on the tray. Drizzle pan juices over the grapes and sausages, taste, and sprinkle more salt or vinegar on top, if desired.

SAUSAGES AND GRAPES WITH CHEESY POLENTA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 sweet Italian sausages (about 4 ounces each)
6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 pounds seedless red grapes (5 to 6 cups)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups whole milk
1 cup quick-cooking polenta
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
1 cup grated fontina cheese (about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning once, until golden, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the grapes and spread the mixture into an even layer. Cover and continue to cook until the sausages are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove the sausages to a plate; cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Increase the heat to high and continue cooking the grapes until they burst and the sauce is reduced, about 12 minutes. (Mash the grapes slightly with a fork if they¿re not bursting.) Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, bring the milk and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the polenta and thyme. Reduce the heat to low and cook, whisking often, until the polenta thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the fontina until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir the parsley into the grape sauce and slice the sausages. Top the polenta with the sausages, grape sauce and more parsley.

ROASTED SAUSAGES AND GRAPES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds Italian hot sausage
1 1/2 pounds Italian sweet sausage
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 to 6 cups (2 pounds) red or green seedless grapes, stems removed
2 to 4 tablespoons dry red wine, preferably Chianti
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Fresh Foccaccia or Ciabatta bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
  • Parboil the sausages in water to cover for 8 minutes to rid them of excess fat.
  • Melt the butter in a large heatproof roasting pan, add the grapes, and toss to coat. Over moderately high heat add the wine. Stir with a wooden spoon for a few minutes until the wine has reduced by half.
  • Using tongs, transfer the parboiled sausages to the roasting pan and push them down in the grapes so the sausages will not brown too quickly. Roast in the oven, turning the sausages once, until the grapes are soft and the sausages have browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Place the roasting pan on top of the stove over a medium-high heat and add the balsamic vinegar. Scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the roasting pan, and allow the vinegar and juices to reduce until they are thick and syrupy. With a slotted spoon, transfer the sausages and grapes to a serving platter.
  • Pour the sauce over the sausages and grapes and serve immediately, accompanied with fresh bread.

STICKY PAN-ROASTED SAUSAGES WITH GRAPES



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Served with mash or polenta, these make sophisticated comfort food, and the sweet grapes with a hint of red wine vinegar really cut through the richness of the sausages

Provided by Emma Lewis

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tbsp olive oil
450g pack good-quality pork sausage
2 onions , sliced
1 garlic clove , sliced
1 tsp fennel seed
100g grape
2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan set over a medium heat, tip in the sausages, then cook for 10 mins, turning every so often. Stir in the onions, then leave to cook for 5 mins more until the sausages are browned and the onions softened.
  • Tip in the garlic, fennel seeds and grapes and cook for 5 more mins, stirring often, until the grapes are starting to soften. Pour over the vinegar and swirl around the pan. Cook for a few mins more until the onions are sticky and the sausages cooked through. Serve with soft polenta or mashed potato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 2.07 milligram of sodium

SAUSAGES WITH GRAPES



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 to 1 1/2 pounds fresh Italian sausage
4 cups seedless grapes
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place sausages in a 10- or 12-inch skillet, and turn heat to medium. Cook sausages, turning from time to time, about 15 minutes. When they are brown all over, prick each sausage in a few places with a thin-bladed knife and cook for 5 minutes more.
  • Remove sausages to a warm platter. If more than a tablespoon or two of fat remains in the pan, remove excess. Add grapes, and turn heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until some of the grapes collapse. Add vinegar or lemon juice, stir, and turn off the heat. Serve sausages nestled in grapes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 597, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1040 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S ROASTED SAUSAGES AND GRAPES



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Make and share this Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Sausages and Grapes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carrie sheridan

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage
1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage
3 tablespoons kerry irish gold unsalted butter
2 1/2 lbs green seedless grapes, removed from the stems
1/2 cup good balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the sausages, and simmer for 8 minutes to remove some of the fat. Remove to a plate.
  • Melt the butter in a large 12x15 roasting pan on top of the stove.
  • Add the grapes and toss them to coat with butter.
  • Transfer the sausages to the roasting pan with tongs, nestling them down in the grapes in one layer.
  • Place in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning the sausages once, until they're browned and the grapes are tender.
  • Transfer the sausages and grapes to a serving platter with tongs and a slotted spoon and cover to keep them hot. Add the balsamic vinegar to the roasting pan and cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes to reduce the balsamic vinegar slightly.
  • Pour over the sausages and grapes and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 911.5, Fat 55.9, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 136.8, Sodium 2431.6, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 40.1, Protein 49.8

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Sausage: Select high-quality Italian sausage with a flavorful blend of spices. Look for fresh, plump sausages that are evenly colored.
  • Slice Grapes Uniformly: Cut the grapes into consistent sizes to ensure even cooking. If using a variety of grape colors, slice them separately to maintain their distinct colors.
  • Use Good Quality Olive Oil: Opt for extra-virgin olive oil for its rich flavor and health benefits. It enhances the taste of the dish and adds a touch of authenticity.
  • Cook the Sausage Thoroughly: Ensure that the sausage is cooked all the way through to prevent any potential foodborne illnesses. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  • Deglaze the Pan: After removing the sausage from the pan, deglaze it with white wine or chicken broth to dissolve any browned bits and create a flavorful sauce.
  • Add Herbs and Spices: Fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, or basil add a burst of flavor to the dish. Experiment with different spices like paprika, garlic powder, or red pepper flakes to create a unique taste profile.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Pair the Italian sausage with grapes with various accompaniments such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Italian sausage with grapes is a versatile dish that combines sweet and savory flavors in a delightful way. With its ease of preparation and customizable nature, it's a perfect choice for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions. Experiment with different types of sausage, grapes, and seasonings to create a dish tailored to your taste preferences. Whether you serve it as a main course or as part of a larger spread, this dish is sure to impress with its delicious and unique flavor combination.

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