Is tomato sauce same as crushed tomatoes?

Chef's answer
Despite the large pieces, crushed tomatoes tend to be soupier than tomato sauce. Tomato sauce is a smooth puree without any large pieces, but it's thicker than crushed tomatoes..
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SWAP TIP: Stewed tomatoes can be swapped for whole, crushed, or diced tomatoes if and only if the additional ingredients would mesh with the recipe you're making.
Crushed Tomatoes: The pieces are smaller than diced tomatoes, but not necessarily smooth and blended in a pureed way. If you use these instead of diced in a recipe that calls for diced, it can make the dish too acidic. ... Tomato sauce is thinner than tomato puree, and often has seasonings added..
Despite the large pieces, crushed tomatoes tend to be soupier than tomato sauce. Tomato sauce is a smooth puree without any large pieces, but it's thicker than crushed tomatoes..
Turn a can of whole peeled tomatoes into a can of crushed tomatoes. It's easy. Just chop the tomatoes into quarters. Then, transfer them to a pot.
Score bottom of each tomato with an X and boil in water until skin pulls away, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool. Peel and quarter tomatoes, then pulse in a food processor until crushed. Tomatoes can be frozen up to 6 months..
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