How is marinara sauce different from tomato sauce and ragu sauce.
Marinara sauce is a simple sauce made with tomatoes and simple flavors such as garlic, basil and other herbs or spices. Tomato and ragu sauce are a much more elaborate combination of ingredients. These sauces start with sautéed onions and sometimes veggies first then tomatoes and seasonings are added. The consistency of all these sauces can vary from smooth to chunky.