James' Favorite French Bread Pizza

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 loaf french bread
• 24 slices pepperoni
• 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 mix all the sauce ingredients together, allow to sit for 10 minutes and up to over night. i like it chunky, but you can choose to blend it for a smoother sauce.
• 2 slice the bread in half lengthwise.
• 3 top each half with a generous amount of the sauce.
• 4 layer on the toppings; start with pepperoni, then the mozzarella, and finally the vegetables; add other veggies if desired (i enjoy mushrooms).
• 5 dot the top of the pizza with a bit more sauce.
• 6 bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crisp.