Pizza Sandwiches

• 2 loaves Italian bread
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (6 ounce) package Canadian bacon, chopped
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) packagesliced pepperoni
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 12 teaspoon dried basil
• 12 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 14 teaspoons salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 12 cup grated parmesan cheese or 12 cup romano cheese

1. Cut about 1/2 inch from the top of each loaf of bread; set aside.
2. Hollow out bottom portion leaving a 1/2 inch shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
3. Brush insides of shells and crust with 4 tbsps oil.
4. Place on a baking sheet.
5. Bake at 350 for 5-10 minutes or until toasted.
6. In a 3 quart saucepan, combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, bacon, pepperoni, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
8. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses.
10. Spoon into bread shells; replace tops and brush with remaining oil.
11. Bake 15 minutes or longer until heated through.

loaves italian bread, olive oil, italianstyle diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bacon, pepperoni, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pizza-sandwiches-315457 (may not work)