Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Buttered Pasta with Cream Cheese Herb Sauce and Italian Bread
Description: A single serving of Food Club pasta is tossed in a silky sauce made from softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese and butter, seasoned with garlic and herbs from your pantry. A few slices of fresh Italian Bread round out the meal for a satisfying and comforting weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz), Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz), Food Club Butter (16 oz), Italian Bread
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 3 oz of dry pasta for one portion. Use 2 oz of cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of butter for the sauce. Slice 2 pieces of Italian Bread to serve alongside.
Recipes:
- Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe
- Quick Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Skillet-Roasted Russet Potatoes with Butter and Saltine Crumble
Description: Cubed russet potatoes are pan-roasted in butter until golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, then finished with a crunchy crumble of crushed Zesta Saltine Crackers for texture. This simple, hearty dish is a satisfying solo meal that highlights budget-friendly pantry staples.
Sale items used: Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag), Food Club Butter (16 oz), Zesta Saltine Crackers
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 medium russet potatoes (roughly 12 oz total) from the 5 lb bag, which will provide many more meals throughout the week. Use 1 tablespoon of butter for cooking and crush about 6 saltine crackers for the crumble topping.
Recipes:
- Skillet Roasted Potatoes Recipe
- Skillet Roasted Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Stovetop Mac and Cheese Cups with Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Description: A Food Club Mac and Cheese Cup is prepared on the stovetop and dressed up with a pat of butter for extra richness, served alongside roasted Firecracker Brussels Sprouts for a spicy, nutritious vegetable side. The bold flavor of the sprouts balances the creamy, mild mac and cheese perfectly for one.
Sale items used: Food Club Mac & Cheese Cups (4 pk), Firecracker Brussels Sprouts, Food Club Butter (16 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 mac and cheese cup from the 4-pack. For the Brussels sprouts, plan on approximately 0.5 lb, which at $6.99/lb comes to about $3.50 for this portion. Roast in the oven at 400 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes with olive oil and seasoning from your pantry.
Recipes:
- 30 Minute Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pasta with Food Club Marinara and Kraft American Singles Melt
Description: A single serving of Food Club Pasta is simmered in rich Food Club Pasta Sauce and topped with a melted Kraft American Single for a gooey, comforting finish that mimics a simple baked pasta without the oven time. This quick stovetop meal comes together in under 20 minutes and is deeply satisfying.
Sale items used: Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz), Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz), Kraft American Singles (12 oz, 16 slices)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Cook about 3 oz of dry pasta for one portion. Use roughly 1/2 cup of pasta sauce from the 24 oz jar, which will keep well in the fridge for additional meals. Lay 1 to 2 Kraft American Singles over the hot pasta just before serving and stir to melt.

Friday
Meal: Crav'n Flavor Frozen Pizza with King's Hawaiian Rolls on the Side
Description: A Crav'n Flavor frozen cheese or vegetable pizza is baked according to package directions and served with warm, pillowy King's Hawaiian Rolls on the side for a fun and easy end-of-week dinner. This is a low-effort, crowd-pleasing meal that feels like a treat after a busy week.
Sale items used: Crav'n Flavor Pizza (14.5-32.7 oz), King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Choose a vegetarian variety of Crav'n Flavor pizza (cheese or veggie topped). For one person, eat as much of the pizza as desired and save leftovers for lunch the next day. Serve 2 to 3 King's Hawaiian Rolls on the side; the remaining rolls keep well at room temperature for several days.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz, x2 boxes for Monday and Thursday): $2.00
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz, x1): $2.99
- Food Club Butter (16 oz, x1): $2.99
- Italian Bread (x1 loaf): $2.99
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag, x1): $2.49
- Zesta Saltine Crackers (x1 box): $2.69
- Food Club Mac & Cheese Cups (4 pk, x1): $2.99
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (approx. 0.5 lb at $6.99/lb): $3.50
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz, x1): $1.00
- Kraft American Singles 16 Slices (12 oz, x1): $2.99
- Crav'n Flavor Pizza (x1): $2.99
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct, x1): $3.99

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Garlic (fresh or powder)
- Salt and black pepper
- Dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or an Italian blend)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for Brussels sprouts)