Paella Italian Style

Directions

1. Parboil sausages in water to cover, 10 minutes; drain, cut into 1/4 inch slices.
2. Heat oil in a large deep skillet. Brown chicken pieces a few at a time; remove as they brown.
3. Saute onion and garlic in same skillet until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice, tomato sauce, chicken broth, water, oregano, salt, pepper and saffron. Bring to boiling. Pour mixture in a 9 by 13 inch baking pan and place chicken pieces on top; cover with foil.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. Add shrimp and sausages to the mixture. Cover; bake an additional 20 minutes or until chicken, rice and seafood are done.
5. Cook green beans according to package directions; drain. Fluff up rice mixture; stir in pimento; garnish with green beans around edges of pan.