HOT TOMATO BREAD 
6 Kaiser rolls
1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 lg. tomato, diced
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. each salt, pepper & sugar
1/2 c. sliced, pitted black olives
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook and stir until well blended and slightly thickened, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in olives and 2 tablespoons of the cheese.

Heat broiler. Cut rolls in half horizontally. Spread tomato mixture over cut side of rolls. Arrange on cookie sheet a few inches apart. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Broil 8-10 inches from heat source just until hot, bubbly and slightly toasted, 1-2 minutes. Serve hot!

 

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