French Bread Pizza

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 4 tbsp Basil, fresh
  • 4 Garlic cloves, medium

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Pizza sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 6 tbsp Olive oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 (24-inch loaf French bread

• Dairy

  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 6 Tablespoon olive oil
• 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 4 Tablespoons minced fresh basil, plus more for garnish
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (24-inch) loaf French bread, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 8 even pieces
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

• Move oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat to 475 degrees F. Line standard-size baking sheet with foil; set aside. In small microwave-safe bowl combine oil, garlic, 2 tablespoons basil, and pepper flakes. Microwave on high until fragrant, about 45-60 seconds.
• Brush half of oil mixture over crust and edges of bread. Arrange bread pieces cut-side up on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly over bread pieces and bake until cheese just begins to brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• In small bowl whisk together pizza sauce, remaining basil, and remaining oil mixture. Spread sauce evenly over bread pieces, and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and brown spots appear. Garnish with minced basil, and serve.