Paprika Sausage Bites with Peas

Here is the recipe for delicious Paprika Sausage Bites with Peas, a simple yet flavorful dish that brings the savory taste of sausage and the sweetness of peas to the table, enriched by the spicy note of paprika.

Ingredients

• 400 grams of fresh sausage
• 300 grams of fresh or frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon of sweet paprika
• 1 small onion
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste (optional)
• Vegetable broth or water (as needed)

Preparation

1. Start by cutting the sausage into bites of about 2 cm.

2. Thinly slice the onion.

3. Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté the onion until it becomes translucent.

4. Add the sausage bites and brown them on all sides until they are well-golden.

5. Sprinkle paprika over the sausage bites and stir well to evenly distribute the spice.

6. Add the peas, stir and let them flavor for a minute.

7. Add a bit of vegetable broth or water, just enough to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the pan and to create a light sauce.

8. Cook over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the peas are tender and the sausage is cooked through.

9. Taste and, if necessary, adjust the seasoning with salt. Add a grind of black pepper if desired.

10. Serve hot, perhaps accompanied by crusty bread or soft polenta.

Fun Facts

Paprika is a spice widely used in Hungarian and Spanish cuisine, but it also perfectly matches the flavors of Italian cooking, especially when used with sausage. Adding paprika to dishes that include sausage is a great way to give a touch of warmth and complexity to the final taste.