This is definitely not Italian, rather, it's Italian-American.

1 long loaf of Italian or French bread (about 10 oz.)
1/2 c. unsalted butter, slightly softened
2 med. garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. crumbled marjoram
1/2 tsp. crumbled basil
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut the bread down to but not through the bottom crust, making slices about 1 inch thick. Cream the butter with the garlic, cheese, marjoram, basil and pepper. Spread both sides of each slice of bread with the mixture. Wrap the bread in a large square of heavy duty aluminum foil and bake it for 45 minutes. Unwrap the bread and serve while very hot.