Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 loaf soft French bread
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, (melted)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 ounces pepperoni slices

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a bowl, stir together all sauce ingredients.
  • Cut bread in half crosswise and then cut each piece horizontelly. Brush crust sides with oil.
  • Place bread pieces crust side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, garlic powder, and salt. Brush mixture on the cut sides of the bread.
  • Place in oven for 5 minutes, or until browned around the edges.
  • Spread sauce on bread pieces. Top with mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and pepperoni slices.
  • Bake for another 12 to 15 minutes.