If you have kids who live for carbs, Pesach can feel like a week-long negotiation. And if you’ve ever heard the words “But I just want noodles!” sometime around day three of Pesach, you know exactly what we’re talking about.

The good news? With a little creativity, you can still serve up all the comforting, carb-like favorites kids crave, just in Pesach-friendly form. Think cheesy spaghetti bakes, fluffy pancakes, crispy pizza, bagels, and even lo mein… all without the chametz.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Pesach recipes that satisfy even the biggest carb lovers, so the kids can enjoy the holiday without feeling like they’re missing out.

1. Passover Deli Roll Ups by Rachel Berger

In this recipe, grain-free lasagna noodles are rolled with a caramelized onion and deli mixture, to create a fun appetizer for Pesach.

2. No-Flip Passover Crepes by Naomi Nachman

These versatile egg crepes, aka Pesach lukshen, are a staple on any Passover menu! For more great cooking, watch Sunny Side Up!

3. Passover Sheet Pan Pancakes 2 Ways by Sarah Lasry

4. Passover Bagels (Gluten Free) by Shena Dominitz

5. Passover Vegetable Lo Mein by Chaya Surie Goldberger

Looking for a side to serve at your Passover meal? Try out this grain-free vegetable lo mein recipe! Packed with colorful veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, this dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, and will go over like a charm.

6. Passover Lasagna by Elana Heideman

Think you can’t enjoy your favorite foods because it’s Passover? Think again with this flavorful lasagna recipe.

7. Passover Pancake Mix (Gluten Free) by Erin Grunstein

This pancake mix can be used for pancakes or in recipes calling for pancake mix. It is gluten free and my family enjoyed it more than my regular pancakes! .

8. Passover Egg Noodles by Michael Gershkovich

Passover egg noodles are a Passover staple that goes perfectly in chicken soup! These eggy “noodles” bring back delicious childhood memories of Passover for many people. Renowned kosher chef Mike Gershkovich of Mike’s Bistro shows you his own family recipe in this video. Make your own Passover egg noodles with Mike’s recipe!  

9. Passover Potato and Sausage Mini Kugels by Manischewitz

You will not want to wait for Passover to make these amazing, and so original, mini kugels. This dish is packed with flavor, from the sautéed onions to the cooked sweet Italian turkey sausage. Serve with creamy horseradish sauce with dill as a dipping sauce.

10. Pão de Queijo- Passover Cheese Buns by Shushy Turin

You don’t have to be Brazilian to enjoy these savory gluten-free cheese buns. Super easy, and a nice change from gluey matzo bagels.

11. Three-Cheese Spaghetti Bake (for Passover) by Sara Goldstein

Everyone wants a little cheesy pasta goodness to break up the holiday meat meals. Now you can enjoy this on Pesach too with Heaven & Earth spaghetti noodles! I love this cheesy spaghetti bake, it’s so family-friendly and fun to eat! You can skip the spinach or substitute for chopped kale, if you prefer. Be sure to stir the noodles in that initial bake so they don’t all stick together.

12. Potato Crusted Pizza by Erin Grunstein

These crispy pizzas are delicious for Passover or year round.

13. Multipurpose Pesach Dough (Gluten Free) by Miriam (Pascal) Cohen

I’m not usually a fan of creating Pesach versions of all the year-round favorites, but I decided that I must include this dough recipe to be used in different forms. Mostly, I did it for people with picky eaters in the family, who struggle on Pesach as they miss their favorites. But as I made batch after batch of this multipurpose dough, perfecting it (with over 15 batches total!), I realized just how much we all enjoyed the delicious options it provides!

14. Baked Macaroni and Cheese (for Pesach) by Faigy Murray

You wouldn’t believe this dish is kosher for Passover and gluten free! Your kids’ complaints of wanting noodles all Pesach are now a thing of the past.

With the delicious deep flavors of the cheese sauce, baked twice, you have yourself an incredible winner with this dish!