Aldi Budget Meal Plan 174

We’ve stepped into the first week of autumn, and the chillier evenings call for dinners that feel warm, cosy, and satisfying. This week’s meal plan is all about simple classics with a comforting twist—perfect for making weeknights easier as the days get shorter.

I've been making budget meal plans and cheap and easy recipe collections for a very long time. You can check out some reader favourites: 45 quick and easy dinners to save you time and money, 30+ healthy freezable dinners to stock your freezer and simplify your week and 30 chicken pasta recipes. You can also check out all the other weekly meal plans.

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Quick and Easy Sticky Chicken

A sticky chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. A budget-friendly simple recipe that uses Aldi ingredients to make your dinner time delicious, healthy and cheap!

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Quick and Easy Pasta Soup

This hearty pasta soup is a comforting blend of tortellini, spinach, and a creamy tomato broth. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.

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Simple Sausage Traybake

A sausage traybake that is full of flavourful roasted veggies and the most perfect silky pan sauce. An all-in-one dinner that everyone will love!

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The BEST Healthy Vegetarian Enchiladas

These vegetarian enchiladas are a delicious and satisfying meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a gathering. Packed with roasted vegetables and beans, they are smothered in a homemade enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheese.

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Easy One Pot Rice and Peas

This delicious and fragrant rice and peas dish is a Caribbean-inspired classic, perfect as a side or a main course. Infused with aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and hearty kidney beans, it's a flavorful and satisfying meal that's easy to prepare.

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How to Use This Meal Plan

Getting Started

1. Review the Recipes
   Skim through this week’s meal ideas and familiarise yourself with the ingredients and steps.
2. Check Your Pantry
   Take stock of any staples you already own—no need to buy extra!
3. Print Your Shopping List
   Each recipe’s ingredients are itemised so you can shop swiftly and stay on budget.
4. Prep in Advance
   Look for tasks you can do early, like chopping veggies or marinating meats. Little steps save big time later.

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