Nutty Umami Noodles With Scallion Brown Butter and Snow Peas

Ideal for busy days, these quick, simple noodles taste like they took hours to make. Pantry superstar oyster sauce is beloved for its salty, funky flavors—it’s great for adding a quick hit of umami—but can be a bit intense solo. That’s where the scallion brown butter comes in—scallions sizzle away while the butter browns, yielding toasty scallions and an aromatic, nutty fat that cuts through the intensity of the oyster sauce. Throw in some crisp snow peas and toss everything together with some cooked noodles for a low-lift, high-reward meal that comes together in a flash. If snow peas aren’t available, feel free to swap in any other quick-cooking crisp vegetable you like; sliced bell pepper or chopped broccolini would work just as well. —Zaynab Issa