Giant Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: Eggs are the star value this week at under $3.00 for 18, making them the anchor for two very different dinners - a skillet frittata and a shakshuka - without ever feeling repetitive. The 2 for $5.00 deal on Giant Pasta and Prego Pasta Sauce locks in a hearty pasta night for well under $1.00 per person on the base, and pairing it with BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella (one unit from the 2 for $9.00 deal) keeps it feeling fresh and a little special without breaking the budget. Sweet corn at 5 for $2.00 and baby-cut carrots at $1.00 a bag are some of the best produce values on the flyer this week and they show up as supporting vegetables across multiple nights to stretch every dollar. The Old El Paso Dinner Kit at $3.00 brings a fun taco night built around black beans and shredded cheese, and the Goodles Mac & Cheese at $3.00 each rounds out Friday with a quick, satisfying finish that kids and adults both enjoy. Skipping the premium olive oil, the bulk water packs, and the large-format snack multipacks keeps the total lean and focused entirely on what feeds four people well across five dinners.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Sauteed Vegetable and Egg Frittata with Baby-Cut Carrots
Description: Eggs, shredded cheese, sweet corn cut from the cob, and diced tomatoes on the vine come together in a skillet frittata that starts on the stovetop and finishes under the broiler until puffed and golden. Steamed baby-cut carrots served alongside add color and a gentle sweetness that rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct., Giant Shredded Cheese 6-8 oz. (2 for $4.00), Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) (5 for $2.00), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.99/lb), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots 16 oz. bag ($1.00 each)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs total for 4 people (from the 18-ct. carton), 1 bag Giant Shredded Cheese, 2 ears of sweet corn (kernels cut off), approximately 0.5 lb Tomatoes on the Vine, and 1 bag baby-cut carrots steamed as a side.
Recipes:
- Baby Carrot Frittata Recipe
- Vegetable Frittata
- Easy Carrot Frittata

Tuesday
Meal: Spaghetti with Prego Marinara and BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella
Description: Giant Pasta cooked al dente is tossed with a full jar of Prego Pasta Sauce warmed with garlic and dried herbs, then topped with torn BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella that melts slightly from the heat of the pasta. A simple side of steamed sweet corn completes the meal.
Sale items used: Giant Pasta ($0.99 each), Prego Pasta Sauce (2 for $5.00), BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese (2 for $9.00), Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) (5 for $2.00)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 box Giant Pasta, 1 jar Prego Pasta Sauce (buying 2 jars at $5.00 total; second jar goes to pantry), 1 unit BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella (buying 2 units at $9.00 total; second unit used Thursday), and 2 ears sweet corn as a side.

Wednesday
Meal: Black Bean Tacos with Shredded Cheese and Tomatoes on the Vine
Description: The Old El Paso Dinner Kit provides seasoned taco shells and spice packet, filled with seasoned canned black beans (pantry), shredded cheese, and diced fresh tomatoes on the vine for a bright, satisfying taco night. A quick side of steamed baby-cut carrots with a squeeze of lime keeps the plate balanced without any extra cost.
Sale items used: Old El Paso Dinner Kit or Taco Shells ($3.00 each), Giant Shredded Cheese 6-8 oz. (2 for $4.00), Tomatoes on the Vine ($1.99/lb), Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots 16 oz. bag ($1.00 each)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 Old El Paso Dinner Kit, 1 bag Giant Shredded Cheese (second bag from the 2 for $4.00 deal purchased Monday), approximately 0.5 lb Tomatoes on the Vine diced, and 1 bag baby-cut carrots as a side. Pantry black beans: 2 cans (15 oz. each).
Recipes:
- Baked Black Bean Tacos
- Simple Black Bean Tacos
- Crispy & Flavorful Black Bean Tacos

Thursday
Meal: Baked Egg Shakshuka with BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella and Green Beans
Description: Eggs are cracked directly into a skillet of simmering Prego Pasta Sauce seasoned with cumin and smoked paprika, then covered and cooked until the whites are just set and the yolks are still slightly runny, with torn BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella added at the end. Steamed Giant Green Beans served on the side make this a complete, warming dinner that comes together in one pan.
Sale items used: Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct., Prego Pasta Sauce (2 for $5.00 - second jar from Tuesday's purchase), BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese (2 for $9.00 - second unit from Tuesday's purchase), Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts 32 oz. bag ($5.99 each)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 8 eggs (from the same 18-ct. carton purchased Monday; 18 eggs covers both Monday's 8 and Thursday's 8 with 2 to spare), 1 jar Prego Pasta Sauce (second jar from the 2 for $5.00 purchase), 1 unit BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella (second unit from the 2 for $9.00 purchase), and 1 bag Giant Green Beans steamed as a side.
Recipes:
- Green Bean Shakshuka
- Shakshuka Recipe
- Green Bean Shakshuka Recipe

Friday
Meal: Goodles Mac and Cheese with Roasted Sweet Corn and Romaine Salad
Description: Goodles Mac & Cheese is prepared according to package directions and served with sweet corn kernels roasted in a dry skillet until lightly charred and stirred in for texture and sweetness. A crisp side salad of Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts with Kraft Salad Dressing ties the meal together.
Sale items used: Goodles Mac & Cheese 5.25-6 oz. ($3.00 each), Sweet Corn (White or Yellow) (5 for $2.00), Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts 3 ct. bag ($3.99 each), Kraft Salad Dressing or Vlasic Pickles (2 for $5.00)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 4 boxes of Goodles Mac & Cheese (one per person), 2 ears sweet corn (kernels cut and dry-skillet roasted), 1 bag Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts, and 1 bottle Kraft Salad Dressing (buying 2 for $5.00; second bottle kept for the week).

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Giant Grade A Large White Eggs 18 ct. (x1 carton): $2.99
- Giant Shredded Cheese 6-8 oz. (x2, 2 for $4.00 deal): $4.00
- Sweet Corn White or Yellow (5 ears, buying 5 for $2.00): $2.00
- Tomatoes on the Vine (1 lb. total across Monday and Wednesday): $1.99
- Giant Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots 16 oz. bag (x2 bags): $2.00
- Giant Pasta (x1 box): $0.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce (x2 jars, 2 for $5.00): $5.00
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella or Snacking Cheese (x2 units, 2 for $9.00): $9.00
- Old El Paso Dinner Kit or Taco Shells (x1): $3.00
- Giant Green Beans or Brussels Sprouts 32 oz. bag (x1): $5.99
- Goodles Mac & Cheese 5.25-6 oz. (x4 boxes at $3.00 each): $12.00
- Nature's Promise Organic Romaine Hearts 3 ct. bag (x1): $3.99
- Kraft Salad Dressing or Vlasic Pickles (x2, 2 for $5.00): $5.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Canned black beans (2 cans, 15 oz. each) for Wednesday tacos
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil or butter
- Lime (for Wednesday carrots)