Copycat Panera Bread French Bread Margherita Pizza

Copycat Panera Bread French Bread Margherita Pizza

- 1 Loaf of French Bread, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups canned tomato sauce (or 1/2 cup of your own favorite
tomato sauce)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chiffonade, lightly packed (chiffonade = cut
into thin strips)
- 2 large roma tomatoes, sliced
- 16 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preheat, the oven to 475 degrees F.

Lightly toast the bread for about 5 minutes. Spoon the tomato
sauce over the bread. Top with the basil, then tomato slices, then
the cheese.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes to brown the
tops.