Ingredients

  • 1 (1-pound) butternut squash
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces fresh Bratwurst Sausage (about 3 sausages; see What to Buy note)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, medium dice
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 ounces red potatoes, large dice
  • 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes and their juices
  • 3 cups water
  • 6 ounces baby spinach

Method

  • Prepare the squash: Peel off the skin with a vegetable peeler.
  • Trim the top and bottom.
  • Cut the neck from the bulb of the squash.
  • Halve each piece lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
  • Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • When it shimmers, add the sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned all over, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Return the pan to medium heat, add the onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the squash and potatoes and cook until the potatoes are just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the caraway and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomatoes, their juices, and water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vegetables are fork tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Slice the reserved sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and add it to the pan along with the spinach.
  • Cook until the sausage is heated through and the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.