Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes

Health score
15%
Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes
45 min.
4
527kcal

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If you’re looking for a delightful and unique pasta dish, look no further than this Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes! This flavorful recipe brings together the savory goodness of Italian sausage and the sweet burst of fresh red grapes, creating an irresistible combination that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine perfectly cooked orecchiette pasta tossed together with juicy grapes, caramelized red onions, and aromatic garlic, all sautéed in a splash of extra-virgin olive oil. The addition of low-sodium chicken broth not only enhances the flavors but also creates a luxurious, silky sauce that clings to every piece of pasta. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan and fresh parsley, this dish is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s perfect for a satisfying lunch or a cozy dinner. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and a hint of spice from the red pepper flakes. Plus, with wholesome whole-wheat pasta, this recipe is a hearty meal that’s packed with nutrients, making it perfect for those who want to enjoy a guilt-free indulgence.

Bring your kitchen to life and impress your family and friends with this vibrant dish that is sure to be a hit at your next meal. Enjoy the warmth and comfort this Pasta with Sausage and Red Grapes brings to your table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped (or)
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 10 ounces orecchiette whole-wheat such as farfalle or penne)
  • tablespoon parmesan grated
  • cups grapes red seedless
  • small onion red halved thinly sliced
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red to taste ( )
  • tablespoon salt divided (preferably kosher)
  • ounces ground sausage italian cut into 1-inch chunks

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Set a large pot of water to boil. In a large skillet, cooksausage over medium heat, stirring and breaking up, untilwell browned, about 15 minutes.
  2. Transfer sausage to apaper towel.
  3. Add oil to skillet; return to medium heat. Cookonion and garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, untilsoft and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add grapes, broth andpepper flakes; increase heat to medium-high and cook,stirring occasionally, until grapes soften or burst and liquidthickens, about 10 minutes. Return sausage to skilletand stir; turn off heat. When water boils, add remaining1 tablespoon salt and pasta; cook as directed on package.
  5. Drain pasta, add to skillet, and turn on heat to high. Cook,stirring, until sausage is hot and pasta is coated withsauce, 30 to 60 seconds. Divide pasta among 4 bowls;sprinkle each with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
  6. Per serving: 520 calories, 19 grams fat, 5 grams saturated, 71 grams carbohydrates,9 grams fiber, 19 grams protein
  7. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories527kcal
Protein13.93%
Fat32.45%
Carbs53.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58
Glycemic Load
28.09
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.980869586701%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.09mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.59mg
Quercetin
5.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:527.29kcal
26.36%
Fat:19.1g
29.38%
Saturated Fat:6.05g
37.81%
Carbohydrates:71.02g
23.67%
Net Carbohydrates:67.4g
24.51%
Sugar:14.91g
16.57%
Cholesterol:34.02mg
11.34%
Sodium:2124.05mg
92.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.45g
36.89%
Selenium:56.36µg
80.52%
Vitamin K:75.01µg
71.44%
Manganese:0.8mg
40.09%
Phosphorus:257.31mg
25.73%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.17%
Copper:0.39mg
19.45%
Vitamin B3:3.65mg
18.25%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.95%
Potassium:532.65mg
15.22%
Fiber:3.61g
14.45%
Magnesium:55.72mg
13.93%
Zinc:2.06mg
13.7%
Vitamin C:10.76mg
13.04%
Iron:2.21mg
12.28%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.16%
Vitamin A:423IU
8.46%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
7.93%
Calcium:77.79mg
7.78%
Folate:28.85µg
7.21%
Vitamin B5:0.63mg
6.3%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.42%
Source:Epicurious