ALDI Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Stuffed Shells with Tomato Basil Garlic Sauce and Mozzarella
Description: Tender frozen stuffed shells are baked in a rich tomato basil garlic sauce and blanketed with melted mozzarella for a satisfying, hearty dinner for two. This classic Italian-style bake comes together with minimal effort and delivers a filling, protein-rich vegetarian meal straight from the oven.
Sale items used: Priano Stuffed Shells 20 oz, Reggano Tomato Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce 24 oz, Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella 16 oz
Prep time: 15 minutes prep, 40 minutes bake
Serving note: Use the full 20 oz package of stuffed shells (about 5-6 shells per person), top with roughly half the jar of pasta sauce (about 12 oz) and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella. Make-ahead tip: assemble the dish in the baking dish earlier in the day, refrigerate, and bake when ready for dinner.

Tuesday
Meal: Black Bean and Avocado Rice Bowl with Cheddar
Description: Fluffy ready-to-eat rice is topped with seasoned black beans, creamy sliced avocado, and a generous handful of shredded cheddar for a quick and nourishing weeknight bowl. This vibrant, filling meal comes together in under 15 minutes and delivers excellent plant-based protein for two.
Sale items used: Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups 8.8 oz (x2), Simply Nature Organic Black Beans 15.5 oz, Avocados (x2), Happy Farms 2% Milk Mexican or Sharp Cheddar 11 oz
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: Use one rice cup per person (heat in microwave per package directions), split the full can of black beans between two bowls (about 3/4 cup each), slice one avocado per person, and top each bowl with about 1/4 cup shredded cheddar.

Wednesday
Meal: Homemade Veggie Pizza with Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella, and Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: Store-bought pizza dough is stretched and topped with zesty pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and earthy sauteed baby bella mushrooms for a fresh homemade pizza night for two. The whole pizza is easily shared between two people and bakes up crispy and golden in about 12 minutes.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough 16 oz, Reggano Regular or Spicy Pizza Sauce 14 oz, Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella 16 oz, Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes prep, 12 minutes bake
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz dough ball to make one large pizza (serves 2 generously, about 3-4 slices each), spread roughly half the jar of pizza sauce (about 7 oz), use 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella, and slice and saute the full 8 oz package of mushrooms before topping.
Recipes:
- Easy Veggie Pizza Recipe With Homemade Crust
- Veggie Pizza

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Skillet Pasta with Black Beans, Baby Bella Mushrooms, and Cheddar
Description: A convenient cheesy skillet dinner is elevated with hearty black beans and sauteed baby bella mushrooms, then finished with a layer of melted sharp cheddar for a protein-packed one-pan meal. This quick stovetop dinner is ready in about 20 minutes and is perfectly portioned for two hungry people.
Sale items used: Reggano Cheesy Skillet Dinner 11.6-12.8 oz, Simply Nature Organic Black Beans 15.5 oz, Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz, Happy Farms 2% Milk Mexican or Sharp Cheddar 11 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Prepare the full skillet dinner package per box directions (serves 2), stir in half the can of black beans (about 3/4 cup, drained and rinsed), fold in the full 8 oz package of sliced sauteed mushrooms, and top with about 1/3 cup shredded cheddar before serving.

Friday
Meal: Pan-Sauteed Gnocchi with Parmesan, Avocado, and Mini Cucumbers Salad
Description: Pillowy gnocchi are pan-sauteed in a little butter until golden and crispy, then finished with a shower of Parmesan cheese and served alongside a cool, refreshing salad of sliced mini cucumbers and creamy avocado. This elegant yet simple Friday dinner is light, satisfying, and ready in about 20 minutes for two.
Sale items used: Priano Gnocchi 17.6 oz, Reggano Parmesan or Parmesan & Romano Cheese 8 oz, Avocados (x2), Mini Cucumbers 16 oz
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 17.6 oz package of gnocchi split between two plates, finish with about 1/3 cup grated Parmesan total, and make the salad with the full 16 oz package of mini cucumbers (sliced) and one avocado per person, dressed simply with olive oil and lemon from the pantry.

Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Priano Stuffed Shells 20 oz (x1): $4.89
- Reggano Tomato Basil & Garlic Pasta Sauce 24 oz (x1): $1.69
- Happy Farms Shredded Mozzarella 16 oz (x1): $3.29
- Earthly Grains Ready-to-Eat Rice Cups 8.8 oz (x2): $3.30
- Simply Nature Organic Black Beans 15.5 oz (x2): $1.98
- Avocados (x4): $2.36
- Happy Farms 2% Milk Mexican or Sharp Cheddar 11 oz (x1): $2.79
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pizza Dough 16 oz (x1): $1.19
- Reggano Regular or Spicy Pizza Sauce 14 oz (x1): $1.09
- Baby Bella Mushrooms 8 oz (x2): $2.58
- Reggano Cheesy Skillet Dinner 11.6-12.8 oz (x1): $2.79
- Priano Gnocchi 17.6 oz (x1): $1.89
- Reggano Parmesan or Parmesan & Romano Cheese 8 oz (x1): $2.79
Check the label: many hard cheeses are set with animal rennet.
- Mini Cucumbers 16 oz (x1): $1.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil (for sauteing mushrooms and gnocchi)
- Butter (for pan-sauteing gnocchi)
- Garlic (for mushrooms and skillet dishes)
- Salt and black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for pizza and pasta)
- Lemon (for cucumber avocado salad dressing)
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano (for pizza and pasta)