Artichoke And Basil Hero

• 1 c. fresh basil (leaves only)
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. capers, drained
• 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. Dijon style mustard
• 1 clove garlic, quartered
• 1 (16 oz.) loaf unsliced French bread
• 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
• 4 oz. sliced Provolone cheese
• 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
• 2 c. torn fresh spinach

1. In a blender or food processor, combine basil, oil, Parmesan cheese, capers, vinegar, mustard and garlic.
2. Cover; blend until nearly smooth.
3. Set aside.
4. Cut bread in half lengthwise.
5. Hollow out each half, leaving a 1-inch shell.
6. Spread basil mixture over each half of bread.
7. On bottom half, layer artichoke hearts, Provolone cheese, tomato and spinach.
8. Cover with top bread.
9. Cut sandwich crosswise into 6 to 8 pieces.

fresh basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, capers, white wine vinegar, dijon style mustard, clove garlic, bread, hearts, provolone cheese, tomato, fresh spinach

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=168452 (may not work)