Aldi Budget Meal Plan August 30

This week's Aldi budget meal plan is all about the transition from summer back to school and into autumn.

To get the most out of your weekly meal plan, be sure to check your fridge and cupboards for any ingredients or pantry staples that you may already have. If you're new to meal planning, our beginner's guide to meal planning is an excellent starting point. If you're looking to get some ideas or inspiration you can see our collection of incredible pasta recipes, vegetarian recipes or these one pot recipes for when you need to make it fast! And don't forget to take a look at our previous £25 meal plans or our weekly meal plans for more inspiration.

The Recipes

Easy Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

These meatballs in tomato sauce are juicy and tender homemade meatballs cooked in a rustic Italian style tomato sauce.

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Quick and Easy Chicken Thigh Curry

This easy curry chicken thighs recipe is perfect for a quick and flavourful meal. With tender chicken simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce, it's sure to become a family favourite.

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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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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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Easy 30-Minute Butternut Squash Curry

A delicious, comforting butternut squash curry that's perfect for any night of the week. This recipe is full of flavour, easy to prepare, and sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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Crispy Chinese Lemon Chicken

Easy, crispy chicken bites in a sweet and garlicky Asian style lemon sauce. This one pan chicken dinner is the perfect take out alternative.

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The Details

All these meals are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While I truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, I did my best to come up with something that appeals to almost everyone.

The shopping list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. Because we're using only Aldi ingredients a lot of the condiments, sauces and spices are on repeat for most of these recipes. Cross-check your cabinets so you're not doubling up!

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

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Meet the Chef!

Hi, I'm Debs—a Cordon Bleu-trained chef. I help you get incredible dinners on the table fast with fool-proof recipes and meal plans designed for tiny budgets! Easy recipes with step-by-step instructions and tips and tricks I've learned over a 10-year career in professional kitchens.

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