Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Tennessee Pride Sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Hot sauce (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Dice the onion and bell pepper. Mince the garlic. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Tennessee Pride Sausage. Sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add cherry tomatoes and stir to combine.
  5. Continue cooking until the tomatoes soften, about 3-5 minutes. Check that the sausage is heated through and cooked to 160°F (71°C).
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot. Optional: Add hot sauce for extra heat.