1 unsliced loaf French bread
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. chopped pitted ripe olives
1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
3/4 tsp. salt
1 lb. ground beef
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 green pepper, cut in rings
4 oz. sharp American cheese, shredded (1 c.)

Cut loaf in half lengthwise. Combine tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, onion, olives, oregano, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add meat; mix well. Spread atop loaf halves.

Place on baking sheet. Bake in 400°F oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven; top with tomato slices and green pepper rings. Sprinkle cheese atop tomatoes. Bake 5 minutes.

Serves 4 or 5.