Cpk Thick Tomato Sauce Recipe

Recreate the magic of California Pizza Kitchen's famously thick and flavorful tomato sauce! This vibrant, herb-infused sauce is bursting with fresh tomato taste and is perfect for pizza, pasta, or as a delicious dipping sauce. Easy to make in just 27 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 84.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cpk Thick Tomato Sauce

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How to Make Cpk Thick Tomato Sauce

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Stir in the sugar for balance (optional).
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately or let cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

4g

Carbs

1g