Set oven to BROIL.
Slice french bread in half lengthwise and then cut each half in half again so you have 4 slices of french bread. Place slices on a baking sheet.
In a small bowl mix butter and garlic powder together.
Spread garlic butter on french bread slices and place in the oven to broil for 5 minutes or until edges begin to brown and butter is melted.
Remove bread from oven and set aside.
Set oven to 400 degrees F.
In a skillet brown ground beef and drain grease.
Add beef back to skillet and add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, Italian seasoning, and pasta sauce. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
Spoon meat sauce onto the french bread slices.
Add dollops of ricotta cheese over the meat sauce.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over each slice of pizza.
Bake the french bread pizza slices in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until french bread is crisp and mozzarella cheese is melted.
Top with fresh basil and enjoy!