Artichoke And Basil Hero - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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