Spaghetti sauce is a generic term for any type of sauce that is typically served with spaghetti, an Italian pasta dish. The sauce can be made from various ingredients and recipes but it usually consists of tomatoes, garlic, onions, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Some popular variations include meat-based sauces (such as ragù) or cream-based sauces (like bolognese). The term "spaghetti sauce" can also refer to premade jarred sauces that are commonly found in grocery stores, which usually contain a mixture of tomatoes, vegetables, and spices.