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.

Siyam Sorkar
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I love the way the sausages and grapes cook together. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Filip Milanovic
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


makaeyla beachem
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I followed the recipe and the dish turned out great! I served it with mashed potatoes and it was a hit!


Lindsay Bzdel
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This dish is easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Jasmine Ahmed
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sausages and grapes are a perfect match.


Calvin Foye
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


Muhammad Waqar
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! It was a simple but delicious meal.


Billy Aldridge
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I followed the recipe and the dish turned out great. I served it with rice and it was a hit!


Gokarna Thapalia
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! The sausages were cooked perfectly and the grapes were a nice addition.


M Haji
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit.


allen grobler
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Rizwan Abbas
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


Nwf coldfire
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I wasn't sure how the grapes would taste with the sausages, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors really complemented each other.


JustJo
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the way the sausages and grapes cook together. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Mk Gamer
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I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The grapes were a great addition and added a nice pop of color to the dish.


Shihab Shihab
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My family loved this dish! It was flavorful and easy to make. The sausages were cooked perfectly and the grapes added a nice sweetness to the dish.