Lidl Standard Meal Plan
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5-DAY MEAL PLAN
Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Ground Beef and Fusilli with Cherry Tomato Sauce and Shredded Parmesan
Description: Seasoned ground beef is browned in a skillet and tossed with al dente fusilli pasta and a bright cherry tomato sauce for a hearty, satisfying weeknight dinner for two. Finished with a generous handful of shredded Parmesan, this dish delivers bold Italian-inspired flavor at a fraction of restaurant prices.
Sale items used: Fresh ground beef 85% lean ($10.99 for 32 oz.), Italiamo fusilli pasta ($2.99 for 17.6 oz.), Italiamo cherry tomato sauce ($1.69 for 11.6 oz.), Shredded Parmesan cheese ($1.99 for 5 oz.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 12 oz. of ground beef (half the 32 oz. package) for two generous servings; cook the full box of fusilli and use about half (roughly 8 oz. dry); use the entire jar of cherry tomato sauce; top each plate with about 1 oz. of shredded Parmesan. Refrigerate remaining ground beef for another use within 2 days or freeze it.
Tuesday
Meal: Crispy Baked Fish Sticks with Frozen Tots and Balsamic Glaze Dipping Sauce
Description: Golden oven-baked fish sticks and crispy tots make a fun, no-fuss dinner for two that comes together in under 30 minutes. A drizzle of sweet-tangy balsamic glaze served on the side elevates the simple combo into something genuinely craveable.
Sale items used: Frozen fish sticks ($2.99 for 15.8 oz.), Frozen tots ($1.99 for 32 oz.), Italiamo balsamic glaze ($1.99 for 8.4 fl. oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Bake approximately half the fish sticks package (about 8 oz., roughly 8-10 sticks) and about 12 oz. of tots for two people; serve 2-3 tablespoons of balsamic glaze per person as a dipping sauce. Store remaining fish sticks and tots in the freezer for future meals.
Recipes:
- Crispy Fish Sticks (Baked, Pan Fried or Air Fryer)
Wednesday
Meal: Del Real Birria Tacos with Sour Cream and Tortilla Chips
Description: Rich, slow-braised Del Real birria is warmed on the stovetop and spooned into warm tortillas for deeply flavorful tacos that feel like a restaurant-quality meal at home. Served with cool sour cream for dipping and crunchy tortilla chips on the side, this is a bold and satisfying midweek dinner for two.
Sale items used: Del Real birria ($9.99 for 15 oz.), Sour cream ($1.29 for 16 oz.), On the Border tortilla chips Cafe Style ($2.79 for 11 oz.)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: The full 15 oz. package of birria serves two comfortably across 4-6 tacos total; use about 4 tablespoons of sour cream per person for dipping; serve a generous handful of chips (about 2 oz. per person) on the side. You will need small corn or flour tortillas from your pantry or a quick add-on purchase.
Recipes:
- Birria Tacos
Thursday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Shrimp with Italiamo Sicilian Pistachio and Basil Pesto over Lidl Preferred Selection Fresh Pasta
Description: Plump large shrimp are quickly sauteed in a hot skillet and tossed with vibrant Sicilian pistachio and basil pesto over tender fresh pasta for an elegant yet effortless dinner for two. The nutty, herbaceous pesto clings beautifully to the pasta and shrimp, making this a restaurant-worthy plate in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Frozen large cooked shrimp 31-40 ($6.99 for 12 oz.), Italiamo Sicilian pistachio and basil pesto ($2.39 for 6.7 oz.), Lidl Preferred Selection fresh pasta ($2.49 for 8.8 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Thaw and use the full 12 oz. bag of shrimp, which yields about 6 oz. per person - a satisfying portion; use the full 8.8 oz. package of fresh pasta split between two plates; stir in about half the jar of pesto (roughly 3 oz.) and add more to taste. Leftover pesto keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days and is great on bread or eggs.
Recipes:
- Pasta with Pistachio Pesto and Shrimp
Friday
Meal: Baked Frozen Pierogies with Sauteed Pancetta and Dolce Gorgonzola Crumbles
Description: Crispy oven-baked potato and cheddar pierogies are topped with golden sauteed pancetta cubes and creamy crumbled Gorgonzola for a rich, indulgent dinner that feels far more elevated than its humble ingredients suggest. The salty pancetta and tangy blue cheese create a perfect contrast against the soft, pillowy pierogies for two.
Sale items used: Frozen pierogies potato and cheddar ($1.79 for 16 oz.), Beretta cubed pancetta ($3.49 for 4 oz.), Dolce Gorgonzola cheese ($3.49 for 7 oz.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16 oz. bag of pierogies (approximately 8-9 pierogies per person depending on size); use the full 4 oz. package of pancetta, divided evenly between two plates; crumble about 2 oz. of Gorgonzola over the top of both servings. Remaining Gorgonzola keeps well wrapped in the fridge and pairs beautifully with the grapes or apples from the produce section if you pick those up.
Recipes:
- Pancetta Pierogies
🛒 Shopping List
SHOPPING LIST
Buy on sale:
- Fresh ground beef 85% lean (1 pack, 32 oz.): $10.99
- Italiamo fusilli pasta (1 pack, 17.6 oz.): $2.99
- Italiamo cherry tomato sauce (1 jar, 11.6 oz.): $1.69
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (1 pack, 5 oz.): $1.99
- Frozen fish sticks (1 pack, 15.8 oz.): $2.99
- Frozen tots (1 bag, 32 oz.): $1.99
- Italiamo balsamic glaze (1 bottle, 8.4 fl. oz.): $1.99
- Del Real birria (1 pack, 15 oz.): $9.99
- Sour cream (1 container, 16 oz.): $1.29
- On the Border tortilla chips Cafe Style (1 bag, 11 oz.): $2.79
- Frozen large cooked shrimp 31-40 (1 bag, 12 oz.): $6.99
- Italiamo Sicilian pistachio and basil pesto (1 jar, 6.7 oz.): $2.39
- Lidl Preferred Selection fresh pasta (1 pack, 8.8 oz.): $2.49
- Frozen pierogies potato and cheddar (1 bag, 16 oz.): $1.79
- Beretta cubed pancetta (1 pack, 4 oz.): $3.49
- Dolce Gorgonzola cheese (1 wedge, 7 oz.): $3.49
Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or neutral cooking oil (for searing beef and sauteing shrimp and pancetta)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic (fresh or powder, for pasta and shrimp dishes)
- Small corn or flour tortillas (for Wednesday birria tacos)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for shrimp skillet)
- Paper towels (for patting shrimp dry)
🏷️ All sale items this week
SALE ITEMS FOUND
Meats on sale:
- Fresh grass-fed ribeye steak: $6.99 each
- Fresh boneless/skinless chicken breast, thin sliced: $2.99
- Fresh bone-in center cut pork chops: $2.99
- Fresh plain beef fajitas: $8.99
- Fresh steelhead trout skin-on fillet: $8.99
- Frozen large cooked shrimp, 31-40: $6.99 for 12 oz.
- Frozen spicy shrimp fried rice: $3.89 for 16 oz.
- Frozen battered boom boom shrimp with sweet Thai chili sauce: $4.99 for 10 oz.
- Frozen fish sticks: $2.99 for 15.8 oz.
- Fresh ground beef, 85% lean: $10.99 for 32 oz.
- Dulano salami: $3.99 for 7 oz.
- Beretta cubed pancetta: $3.49 for 4 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection prosciutto Italiano, family size: $7.99 for 8 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection mortadella with pistachios, family size: $5.99 for 8 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection guanciale strips: $5.49 for 3.5 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection Italian coppa slices: $3.99 for 3 oz.
- Kerrygold grass-fed pure Irish butter: $3.99 for 8 oz.
- Perdue Air Fryer Ready frozen crispy wings: $8.99 for 22 oz.
- Del Real grilled chicken & vegetables fajita kit: $8.99 for 18 oz.
- Del Real birria: $9.99 for 15 oz.
- Del Real pupusas: $7.99 for 6 ct., 16.8 oz.
- Del Real chicken & 3 cheese tamales: $8.99 for 24 oz.
Deli and prepared on sale:
- Lidl Preferred Selection fresh pasta: $2.49 for 8.8 oz.
Produce on sale:
- Green seedless grapes: $1.29 for 5 lb.
- Yellow potatoes: $2.99 for 5 lb.
- Peaches: $1.69
- Tomatoes on the vine: $1.49
- Gold kiwis: $3.89 for 1 lb.
- Organic Pink Lady apples: $3.59 for 2 lb.
- Raspberries: $1.99 for 6 oz.
Dairy and eggs on sale:
- Ricotta cheese: $1.99 for 15 oz.
- Shredded Parmesan cheese: $1.99 for 5 oz.
- Fresh mozzarella cheese: $2.49 for 8 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection DOP Pecorino Romano cheese: $6.49 for 8 oz.
- Italian cheese: $3.49 for 8 oz.
- Dolce Gorgonzola cheese: $3.49 for 7 oz.
- Sour cream: $1.29 for 16 oz.
Bakery and bread on sale:
- Rustic baguette: $1.99 each
- Brownie pop: $1.19 each
- Blueberry scone: $0.89 each
- Enriched white bread: $0.99 for 20 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen butter croissants: $2.99 for 6 ct., 12.7 oz.
Pantry on sale:
- Hazelnut spread with cocoa: $1.99 for 13 oz.
- Granola: $3.99 for 26.5 oz.
- Organic mixed berry granola: $3.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Pack-a-snack: $1.99 for 4.5 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection amber maple syrup, family size: $10.99 for 32 fl. oz.
- On the Border tortilla chips, Café Style: $2.79 for 11 oz.
- Italiamo nougat bar: $1.99 for 3.52 oz.
- Italiamo Tuscan style cookie assortment: $5.99 for 15.8 oz.
- Italiamo cannoli with crème filling: $3.99 for 6.3 oz.
- Italiamo glazed puff pastry with cocoa and apricot topping: $1.99 for 7 oz.
- Italiamo crunchy nut bar: $2.99 for 5.2 oz.
- Italiamo lady fingers: $2.99 for 14.1 oz.
- Italiamo shortbread cookies with milk and honey: $2.99 for 12.3 oz.
- Italiamo cookies: $2.99 for 14.1 oz.
- Italiamo shortbread cookies with creme filling: $1.99 for 4.9 oz.
- Italiamo chocolate covered pistachios: $3.99 for 5.29 oz.
- Italiamo cantuccini: $3.49 for 10.5 oz.
- Italiamo pistachio spread: $2.49 for 6.7 oz.
- Biscotti Brothers biscottini: $3.99 for 10 oz.
- Italiamo focaccia crackers: $1.99 for 3.52 oz.
- Italiamo Sardinian puffed crackers: $2.99 for 7 oz.
- Italiamo tarallini baked snack: $3.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Italiamo seasoning oil: $3.99 for 8.4 fl. oz.
- Italiamo seasoning blend grinder: $1.49 for 0.56-1.23 oz.
- Italiamo sun-dried tomatoes in sunflower oil: $2.29 for 8.1 oz.
- Italiamo roasted bell pepper in sunflower oil: $2.49 for 9.8 oz.
- Italiamo grilled artichokes in rapeseed oil with lemon: $2.99 for 7 oz.
- Italiamo bruschetta topping: $1.99 for 6.7 oz.
- Italiamo flavored vinegar: $3.99 for 8.4 fl. oz.
- Italiamo balsamic vinegar spray: $2.49 for 8.4 fl. oz.
- Italiamo extra virgin olive oil: $7.99 for 16.9 fl. oz.
- Antico Frantoio Italian extra virgin olive oil: $7.99 for 16.9 fl. oz.
- Italiamo whole green nocellara olives: $3.99 for 14.8 oz.
- Italiamo pitted taggiasca olives: $2.49 for 6.3 oz.
- Italiamo green pitted olives in sunflower oil: $3.99 for 18.6 oz.
- Italiamo balsamic glaze: $1.99 for 8.4-8.45 fl. oz.
- Italiamo Arborio rice: $3.99 for 35.2 oz.
- Italiamo tricolor trottole: $1.99 for 16 oz.
- Italiamo risotto: $2.49 for 9.8 oz.
- Italiamo pasta: $2.49 for 8.8-17.6 oz.
- Italiamo cannelloni pasta: $1.99 for 8.8 oz.
- Italiamo Sicilian sauce: $1.69 for 6.3 oz.
- Italiamo fusilli pasta: $2.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Italiamo cherry tomato sauce: $1.69 for 11.6 oz.
- Italiamo Sicilian pistachio & basil pesto: $2.39 for 6.7 oz.
- Italiamo marmalade: $2.99 for 12.6 oz.
- Italiamo cedrata Italian sparkling drink: $3.49 for four 6.7 fl. oz. bottles
- Creamy peanut butter: $0.99 for 18 oz.
- Concord grape jelly: $1.49 for 32 oz.
- Cereal: $1.49 for 12.3-18 oz.
- Snack Day wavy potato chips, extra flavor all dressed: $1.79 for 9.5 oz.
- Fin Carré milk chocolate bar with roasted almond pieces: $1.49 for 3.52 oz.
- Alesto raw almonds: $4.99 for 14 oz.
- Fisher walnut halves & pieces: $2.99 for 6 oz.
- Fisher pecan halves: $3.49 for 6 oz.
- Utz Pub Mix: $5.99 for 20 oz.
- BeeMax Dubai style chocolate bar: $9.99 for 7.4 oz.
- OLIPOP soda: $5.00 for 3 for only
- Solevita 100% orange juice, pulp free: $4.99 for 1 gallon
- Solevita organic ginger mango lime shot: $2.25 for 5 fl. oz.
- Ground coffee, 100% Colombian: $9.49 for 24.2 oz.
- Bellarom coffee pods: $7.99 for 36 ct., 11.8 oz.
- Califia Farms cold brew unsweetened black coffee, espresso blend: $4.99 for 48 fl. oz.
- Extra virgin olive oil: $8.65 for 25.3 fl. oz.
Frozen on sale:
- Italiamo frozen gelato sampler: $3.99 for 28.7 fl. oz.
- Frozen pierogies, potato and cheddar: $1.79 for 16 oz.
- Frozen uncured franks in puff pastry: $4.99 for 12 ct., 7.5 oz.
- Italiamo frozen tartufo dairy dessert: $2.99 for 2 ct., 12.1 fl. oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection frozen tiramisu: $6.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Italiamo frozen pasta & broccoli in broccoli & Alfredo sauce: $3.99 for 17.6 oz.
- Italiamo frozen whole calamari: $7.99 for 22.2 oz.
- Italiamo frozen mozzarella cheese calzone: $2.99 for 8.8 oz.
- Italiamo frozen eggplant Parmesan: $3.49 for 15.8 oz.
- Lidl Preferred Selection fresh pasta: $2.49 for 8.8 oz.
- Bon Gelati frozen dairy dessert cones: $3.15 for 24.3 fl. oz.
- Frozen tots: $1.99 for 32 oz.
- Frozen cheesecake sampler: $3.99 for 12 oz.
- DiGiorno frozen rising crust pizza: $3.99 for 24.6-24.7 oz.
🛒 Estimated Shopping Cost
Based on sale prices for items in this plan
$59.34
for 2 people · $29.67 per person
📍 Disclaimer: Prices and availability are based on the Lidl weekly sales flyer for the week of August 05, 2026. Flyers are sourced from store websites and weekly flyer aggregator sites. Actual prices may vary by location. Always verify prices at your local store. We are not affiliated with Lidl.