Or... for a more immediate gratification... you could do this...
Roman-Style Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
Recipe at: http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/04/...alla-carbonara
Or.... you could do THIS....
Roman-Style Rigatoni Alla Gricia
Recipe at: http://www.foodrepublic.com/2012/04/...-gricia-recipe
OR...
Bucatini al'Amatriciana
Recipe at: http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/07/...riciana-recipe
While the recipes call for guanciale (cured italian pork jowl), fresh side meat would be a very acceptable substitute.
The carbonara is worth the little effort it takes.... trust me..