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..