French Bread Margherita Pizza

TIP: Look for fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, which adds just the right tang and creaminess.

French Bread Margherita PizzaINGREDIENTS1 loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise, then into thirds 1 ½ cups canned tomato sauce or canned whole, peeled tomatoes, chopped ½ cup fresh basil chiffonade, lightly packed 3 large Roma tomatoes, sliced 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste DIRECTIONSPREHEAT oven to 475°F. Lightly toast the bread for 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. Serves 6 (Panera Bread recipe)