Spaghetti Carbonara Madalena - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 thick or 6 thin slices bacon (about 1/4 lb.)
2 fresh Italian sausages (regular or hot, 1/2 to 2/3 lb.)
2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
2 qt. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 lb. uncooked spaghetti
1 egg
1/2 c. grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 c. whipping cream or half and half
freshly ground black pepper
freshly ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp. finely minced parsley

Preparation

Slice bacon strips into 1/2-inch pieces.
Saute in a large skillet until crisp.
Set aside on a plate.
Squeeze Italian sausage from casing into hot bacon fat and break into small chunks.
Saute about 10 minutes over medium-low heat until cooked through.
Add garlic and saute briefly.
Return bacon to skillet.