In a pot, sauté onions, peppers, garlic, and celery in butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until tender.

Add sausage and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.

Add beans, tomatoes, sauce, and seasoning. Bring to a boil, then drop the temperature to low and cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Serve over rice and optionally top each serving with hot sauce.