7 Day Aldi Budget Meal Plan (March 15-21)

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This 7-day flexible Aldi meal plan is all about healthy, budget-friendly meals. It simplifies dinner planning with easy recipes and an itemized shopping list, using only Aldi ingredients for convenience.

The recipes are simple, thrifty, and perfect for using pantry staples and leftovers. They’re comforting yet healthy—ideal for meal planning and weekend prep!

Meal plan photo collage

Why Aldi

I know many people might be new here, so let me just explain a few things real quick. I don’t work for Aldi, nor have I ever. I’m not affiliated with them in any way except that they are my favourite grocery store and I think what they do is remarkable. Like many of you, I’m sure, I used to do my primary shop at Aldi, and then go to one or two other shops for “bits and bobs”. It was costing me too much time and too much money. So, I decided to use my chef training and get creative and disciplined about making recipes using only ingredients from Aldi. And so far, it’s been a hit!

About the Aldi budget meal plan

Meal planning has been a part of my life since childhood. Growing up in a single-parent household on a fixed income, we had to avoid waste and stick to a budget. This taught me how to make a lot out of a little, and I want to share those skills with you through these meal plans.

I’m including 6 recipes, all using Aldi ingredients, so you can have leftovers or enjoy a takeaway night. You’ll also get a shopping list to simplify meal prep.

It's important to have simple, affordable recipes with easily accessible ingredients, and I hope these plans help lighten your load. I truly love creating them and hope you find them useful!

The Details

These meals are designed for a family of four, with some recipes providing enough leftovers for another meal. While there’s no perfect meal plan for everyone, I’ve aimed to create something that appeals to most.

The comprehensive shopping list includes all Aldi ingredients, with condiments and spices repeated across recipes, so be sure to check your pantry first.

This plan is flexible, allowing room for snacks, desserts, and even a night out. Feel free to adjust it to fit your schedule, and let me know if you're using these plans to help me decide whether to keep sharing them!

The Recipes

Easy and Rich Tomato Pasta Sauce
This hearty tomato pasta sauce is perfect for any pasta dish. Infused with aromatic herbs and a hint of cinnamon, it provides a rich, flavourful base that's both easy to make and delicious.
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Slow Cooker Cottage Pie Recipe
Rich and hearty slow cooker cottage pie! Made with red wine gravy, mushrooms and tender beef. All topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. ♡
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Cottage pie with a spoon in it and a napkin.
Crispy Honey Chilli Chicken Recipe
Honey Chilli Chicken is the perfect chicken dinner.  Simple, sticky sweet, kinda spicy sauce hugging crispy and tender chicken. All ingredients from Aldi.
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Honey chilli chicken in a brown bowl with chop sticks.
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Spinach and Artichokes
Creamy pesto gnocchi! Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines the freshness of baby spinach, the tang of marinated artichokes, and the rich taste of gouda cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Spinach and artichoke gnocchi baked with cheese and pesto.
Easy 30 Minute Steak Fajitas
Enjoy these easy-to-make, marinated steak fajitas for a quick Tex-Mex dinner. Bursting with flavor and served with vibrant veggies, these fajitas are a perfect, zesty weeknight meal.
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Steak fajitas with peppers and avocado in soft flour tortillas.
The BEST Sweet Potato Curry
This sweet potato curry is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for any night of the week. Packed with nutritious ingredients and aromatic spices, it’s a delicious and healthy option that’s also great for meal prepping and freezing.
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Sweet potato curry with spinach in a white bowl.

Click here to print the meal plan

Aldi meal plan tip sheet.
Aldi meal plan shopping list.

If you tried these recipes please let me know in the comments below, and please leave a star rating while you're there!

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Craving more comfort food? Visit our sister site, Salted Mint, for easy, delicious recipes with everyday ingredients.

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Meet the Chef!

Hi, I'm Debs, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef dedicated to helping you create unforgettable meals on a budget. Discover more about my journey and dive into a world of foolproof recipes designed for those who love to eat well without overspending.

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