Balsamic Roasted Sausage & Grapes Linguine

1-1/2 lb. sweet Italian sausage links

3 cups seedless red grapes

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp. water

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

12 oz. multigrain linguine

1/2 cup prepared pesto

1 cup fresh baby spinach

3 cups spring salad greens

Preheat oven to 450°F. Place sausages and grapes on greased baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil and water; pour over sausages. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 30-45 minutes, turning once.

Meanwhile, cook pasta. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Cut the sausages into 1/2-inch slices. In a large bowl, combine the linguine, reserved water and pesto; toss to coat. Add the sausage, spinach, salad greens and grapes with pan juices; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Yield: 10 servings