French Bread Pizza A Step Up

This recipe is a quick weeknight meal with a nice combination and melding of flavors. thanks to cook's country.

Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees.

Microwave oil , garlic , 2 tablespoons basil , and pepper flakes on high power in small microwave safe bowl until fragrant , 30 to 60 seconds.

Brush half of oil mixture over crust and edges of bread and arrange cut side up on foil lined baking sheet.

Sprinkle parmesan evenly over bread and bake until cheese begins to brown , about 3 minutes.

Whisk pizza sauce , remaining basil , and remaining oil mixture in bowl.

Spread sauce evenly over bread , ten top with mozzarella.

Bake until cheese is melted and spotty brown , 5 to 7 minutes.

Serve.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh basil, red pepper flakes, french bread, parmesan cheese, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese