Question: are crushed tomatoes the same as tomato sauce?
Answer: Crushed Tomatoes: The pieces are smaller than diced tomatoes, but not necessarily smooth and blended in a pureed way. ... Tomato sauce is thinner than tomato puree, and often has seasonings added. It's used as a base for many other sauces. Tomato Puree: A very thick liquid, though not as thick as paste.