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.

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