Yes, There Is A Difference Between Marinara And Tomato Sauce - Chowhound

The difference between these two sauces is more complex than a small variation in texture and flavor, however. Though tomato sauce may seem like a catch all term for a tomato-based sauce, the term actually refers to a specific preparation of crushed tomatoes, or tomato puree. And you might be surprised about its origins. The sauce derives from one of the French mother sauces, which include hollandaise, espagnole,…