French Bread Pizzas With Mozzarella And Pepperoni

• 1 (12-14") soft loaf French or Italian bread, split in half lengthwise
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
• 1/2 cup store-bought tomato sauce
• 1 cup coarsely grated mozzarella (about 4 ounces)
• 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil

1. Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425u0b0F. Place bread, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and rub cut sides with garlic.
2. Spread tomato sauce on cut sides of bread. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, and red-pepper flakes, if using.
3. Bake until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Top with basil.

italian bread, garlic, storebought tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, redpepper, fresh basil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/french-bread-pizzas-with-mozzarella-and-pepperoni-56390008 (may not work)