Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil (makes for easy clean up).
Place the French bread halves on the prepared baking sheet, cut-side up. Place the loaves in the oven for 8 minutes, just enough time for the bread to slightly crisp up.
Remove the French bread from the oven and rub the garlic clove halves across the cut surface of the bread.
Cover the French bread halves with the pizza sauce, top with the shredded mozzarella, and add pepperoni.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted!
Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped basil if desired. Cut and serve immediately.