1 unsliced loaf French bread
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 c. onions, chopped
1/4 c. pitted ripe olives, chopped
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
1 lb. ground beef
4 tomatoes, sliced (16 slices)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced, sharp process American cheese
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Cut loaf in half lengthwise. Combine tomato paste, next 4 ingredients, salt and pepper. Add meat; mix well. Spread a top loaf halves. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Remove from oven; top with tomato slices. Cut cheese in 1 inch strips. Criss cross strips a top tomatoes. Bake 5 minutes. Serves 4-5.