Pizza Sandwiches

Served with a green salad, this sandwich makes a terrific lunch or dinner.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  loaves  Italian bread
• 6  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (6 ounce) package Canadian bacon, chopped
• 1 (3 1/2ounce) package  sliced  pepperoni
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup  shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese or 1⁄2 cup romano cheese

Directions

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.