Use leftover ham to make this carbonara with peas faster and easier.

And you dont have to be a skilled Italian grandmother to do it!

Whisk together cheeses, egg yolks, and pepper in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.

Southern Living Ham Carbonara With Peas on a plate to serve

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Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

Return drained pasta to pot, and let cool 3 minutes.

While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high.

Add ham; cook, stirring every 2 minutes, until browned, about 6 minutes.

Ladle 1/3 cup of the reserved cooking water into egg mixture; whisk until blended.

Whisk in another 1/3 cup cooking water to loosen the egg mixture.

Quickly and gently toss egg mixture into cooked pasta so eggs dont scramble.

Continue tossing gently until cheeses are melted and a creamy sauce forms and coats pasta, about 1 minute.

Add chopped fresh herbs and ham mixture; toss gently to combine.

Divide pasta mixture among 4 plates.

Garnish with additional herb leaves and grated cheese.