Easy Papa Murphy’s Pizza Sauce: No-Cook Copycat Recipe in 10 Minutes

Papa Murphy’s Style Copycat Pizza Sauce

If you’ve ever enjoyed the fresh, flavorful taste of Papa Murphy’s take-and-bake pizza and wished you could recreate that signature sauce at home, you’re in luck! This homemade pizza sauce recipe captures the essence of what makes Papa Murphy’s so delicious – that perfect balance of herbs, garlic, and tomato flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Papa Murphy’s Inspired Sauce

• Quick prep: Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
• Simple ingredients: Uses pantry staples you likely already have
• Authentic flavor: Captures that signature take-and-bake pizza taste
• Versatile: Perfect for pizza, breadsticks, calzones, or pasta
• Make-ahead friendly: Stores well in the refrigerator for up to a week

Ingredients for Papa Murphy’s Style Pizza Sauce

• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

How to Make Papa Murphy’s Copycat Pizza Sauce

1. Gather all ingredients and measure them out for easy assembly.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the tomato paste and ½ cup of water. Whisk until smooth.
3. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, basil, crushed rosemary, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
4. Whisk all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
5. Gradually add more water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired sauce consistency. For a thicker sauce (like Papa Murphy’s uses), you may need less water.
6. Taste the sauce and add the optional sugar if you find the sauce too acidic.
7. Allow the sauce to sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature for flavors to blend, or refrigerate until ready to use.

Tips for Perfect Papa Murphy’s Style Pizza Sauce

• Let it rest: While this sauce requires no cooking, allowing it to rest for 30 minutes or more helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
• Adjust consistency: Papa Murphy’s sauce tends to be thicker than some pizza places – add water sparingly to match your preference.
• Fresh herbs option: If you have fresh herbs available, use 1 tablespoon fresh herbs for each teaspoon of dried herbs called for in the recipe.
• Make it your own: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or a dash of balsamic vinegar for complexity.

Storage and Make-Ahead Tips

This Papa Murphy’s inspired pizza sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays or small containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using on your homemade pizza.

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Creating Your Own Papa Murphy’s Experience at Home

Now that you have the perfect pizza sauce recipe, why not go all the way and create your own take-and-bake experience? Prepare your pizza with this sauce, top with your favorite ingredients, then refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. Just like Papa Murphy’s, you’ll have a fresh, hot pizza whenever you want it!

Recipe inspired by Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce from AllRecipes