Food City Vegetarian Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Buttered Pasta with Cream Cheese Herb Sauce and Italian Bread
Description: A creamy, comforting pasta dish for two made by melting Food Club Butter into softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese with garlic and herbs to create a rich, velvety sauce tossed with al dente Food Club Pasta. Served alongside slices of freshly baked Italian Bread for dipping and soaking up every last bit of sauce.
Sale items used: Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz), Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz), Food Club Butter (16 oz), Italian Bread
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 8 oz of pasta for two generous portions; use the full 8 oz block of cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of butter for the sauce; slice 4 to 6 pieces of Italian Bread per person for the side.
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 savory crumble of crushed Zesta Saltine Crackers for added crunch and texture. This hearty, satisfying skillet meal is simple, filling, and makes great use of the sale potato and cracker finds this week.
Sale items used: Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag), Food Club Butter (16 oz), Zesta Saltine Crackers
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs of potatoes from the 5 lb bag for two people; use 2 tablespoons of butter for cooking; crush about 8 to 10 saltine crackers for the crumble topping; the remaining potatoes and crackers can be stored for other meals this week.
Recipes:
- Skillet Roasted Potatoes Recipe
- Skillet Roasted Potatoes

Wednesday
Meal: Stovetop Mac and Cheese Cups with Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Description: Quick and easy Food Club Mac and Cheese Cups are prepared on the stovetop and elevated with a pat of butter for extra richness, served alongside spicy, caramelized Firecracker Brussels Sprouts roasted in a hot skillet. The bold, slightly spicy sprouts balance the creamy mac perfectly for a well-rounded vegetarian dinner for two.
Sale items used: Food Club Mac & Cheese Cups (4 pk), Food Club Butter (16 oz), Firecracker Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 of the 4 mac and cheese cups for two people, saving the remaining 2 for another use; purchase approximately 0.75 lb of Firecracker Brussels Sprouts at $6.99/lb, totaling about $5.24 for two side servings; add 1 tablespoon of butter to the mac cups for richness.
Recipes:
- 30 Minute Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Pasta with Food Club Marinara and Kraft American Singles Melt
Description: A quick weeknight pasta for two featuring Food Club Pasta tossed in a full jar of Food Club Pasta Sauce, then topped with melted Kraft American Singles that melt into a creamy, cheesy layer right over the hot pasta. It is a budget-friendly twist on a classic that comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Sale items used: Food Club Pasta (12-16 oz), Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz), Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz) or Kraft American Singles (12 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 8 oz of pasta for two; use the full 24 oz jar of pasta sauce; lay 3 to 4 Kraft American Singles over each bowl of hot pasta and let them melt for about 1 minute before serving; the remaining singles can be used for snacks.

Friday
Meal: Crav'n Flavor Frozen Pizza with King's Hawaiian Rolls on the Side
Description: A fun, easy end-of-week dinner featuring a Crav'n Flavor Frozen Pizza baked until bubbly and golden, paired with warm, pillowy King's Hawaiian Rolls on the side for a satisfying and festive feel. Choose a cheese or veggie variety of the Crav'n pizza to keep the meal fully vegetarian and enjoy the rolls plain or with a little butter.
Sale items used: Crav'n Flavor Pizza (14.5-32.7 oz), King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct), Food Club Butter (16 oz)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: One pizza is plenty for two people; serve 3 to 4 Hawaiian Rolls per person, warmed in the oven for the last 5 minutes of the pizza bake; add a small pat of butter to the rolls if desired; confirm the pizza variety is cheese or vegetable at the store to meet the vegetarian requirement.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Food Club Pasta (x2 boxes, 12-16 oz each): $2.00
- Philadelphia Cream Cheese (8 oz): $2.99
- Kraft American Singles, 16 Slices (12 oz): $2.99
- Food Club Butter (16 oz): $2.99
- Italian Bread, Baked Fresh Daily: $2.99
- Basket & Bushel Russet Potatoes (5 lb): $2.49
- Zesta Saltine Crackers (7.5-16 oz): $2.69
- Food Club Mac & Cheese Cups (4 pk): $2.99
- Firecracker Brussels Sprouts (approx. 0.75 lb at $6.99/lb): $5.24
- Food Club Pasta Sauce (24 oz): $1.00
- Crav'n Flavor Pizza (14.5-32.7 oz): $2.99
- King's Hawaiian Rolls (12 ct): $3.99

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