Artichoke And Basil Hero

Ingredients

• 1 c fresh basil leaves only
• 13 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

Directions

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