Market Basket Vegetarian Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni: $2/$6.00
- Fresh Pasta (Linguine, Fettuccine, Skillet Gnocchi): $2.49 lb.
- American Cheese: $3.99 lb.
- Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese: $2.99 lb.
- Provolone Cheese: $3.99 lb.
- Finlandia Imported Cheese: $5.99 lb.
- Flatbread Pizza: $6.99-$5.99 12.3-14.5 oz.
- Dippers Naan: $2/$6.00 7.05 oz.

Vegetables on sale:
- No produce items were listed in this week's sale flyer. Pantry and staple vegetables will be needed at regular price.

Planner's Note: This week's Market Basket flyer is heavily focused on meats, seafood, and deli items. The only sale items that qualify as vegetarian-friendly are a small number of pasta, cheese, and bread products. No produce, eggs, beans, tofu, or other vegetarian proteins appeared in the sale listings. The meal plan below maximizes every qualifying sale item and uses affordable pantry staples to build complete, satisfying vegetarian dinners for 4 people.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Cheese Ravioli with Homemade Tomato Herb Sauce and Mozzarella
Description: Tender fresh cheese ravioli are simmered in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce made from pantry staples, then finished with melted mozzarella cheese. This is a hearty and comforting Italian-style dinner that comes together quickly on a weeknight.
Sale items used: Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni ($3.00 for 1 pkg), Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese ($2.99 lb.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 packages of fresh ravioli (one deal of 2/$6.00) to yield approximately 4 generous portions - about 6 to 8 ravioli per person. Use 0.5 lb. of mozzarella shredded over the top.
Recipes:
- Cheese Ravioli with Chunky Tomato Sauce
- Four Cheese Ravioli with Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce
- Ravioli with Tomato Sauce

Tuesday
Meal: Cheese Tortelloni Soup with White Beans and Spinach
Description: Plump fresh tortelloni float in a savory vegetable broth loaded with white beans, garlic, and wilted spinach for a protein-rich, warming soup. A shower of provolone cheese on top adds a salty, creamy finish to each bowl.
Sale items used: Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni ($3.00 for 1 pkg), Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese ($1.50 for 0.5 lb.)
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of tortelloni for the full pot. Divide soup into 4 deep bowls, each with roughly 1.5 cups of broth, a generous scoop of beans, and a handful of cooked spinach. Top each bowl with 0.25 oz. shaved provolone.
Recipes:
- Tortellini Soup with Spinach, Basil, and White Beans
- Easy Tortellini White Bean Soup Recipe
- Tuscan Tortellini Soup with Spinach and White Beans

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Sage, and Finlandia Cheese
Description: Pan-fried skillet gnocchi turn golden and crispy in a hot cast iron pan, then get tossed in nutty brown butter with fresh sage and a generous grating of Finlandia imported cheese. The contrast of crispy exterior and pillowy interior makes this a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort.
Sale items used: Fresh Pasta - Skillet Gnocchi ($2.49 lb.), Finlandia Imported Cheese ($5.99 lb.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb. of skillet gnocchi for all 4 people - roughly 4 oz. per person as a main dish padded out with a simple green salad on the side. Use 0.5 lb. of Finlandia cheese, finely grated, divided evenly across 4 plates.
Recipes:
- Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi
- Sage and Brown Butter Gnocchi (10-Minute Recipe!)
- Gnocchi With Brown Butter and Sage Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Naan Flatbread Pizzas with Mozzarella, Tomato, and Fresh Basil
Description: Crispy naan breads serve as the perfect individual pizza bases, topped with tomato sauce, stretchy melted mozzarella, and fragrant fresh basil for a classic Margherita-style dinner. Each person gets their own personal pizza, making this a fun and interactive meal that is fast to prepare.
Sale items used: Dippers Naan ($6.00 for 2 pkgs - 2/$6.00), Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese ($2.99 for 1 lb.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Each package contains approximately 2 to 3 naan pieces. With 2 packages you get 4 to 6 naan, giving each person 1 to 2 personal pizzas. Use the full 1 lb. of mozzarella divided across all the pizzas.
Recipes:
- Margherita Naan Pizza
- Caprese Pizza on Naan Bread
- Tomato Basil Mozzarella Flatbread Pizza

Friday
Meal: Flatbread Pizza Night - American Cheese and Veggie Loaded Flatbreads
Description: Store-bought flatbread pizzas serve as the hearty base for a loaded Friday night dinner, topped with extra American cheese and sauteed vegetables from the pantry such as onions, peppers, and mushrooms. This is an easy, satisfying end-of-week meal that feels indulgent without requiring much cooking.
Sale items used: Flatbread Pizza ($5.99 each, buy 2 for the group), American Cheese ($3.99 lb.)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Purchase 2 flatbread pizzas (each 12.3 to 14.5 oz.) and cut each into 4 slices for a total of 8 slices for the group - 2 slices per person. Use 0.5 lb. of American cheese layered on top before baking to add extra protein and richness.
Recipes:
- Flatbread Pizza Recipe (Veggie Loaded!)
- Vegetable Flatbread Pizza Recipe
- Veggie Flatbread Pizza

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Ravioli or Tortelloni (2 pkgs for Monday and 1 pkg for Tuesday): $9.00
- Provolone or Mozzarella Cheese (2 lbs. total for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday): $5.98
- Fresh Pasta - Skillet Gnocchi (1 lb. for Wednesday): $2.49
- Finlandia Imported Cheese (0.5 lb. for Wednesday): $3.00
- Dippers Naan (2 pkgs for Thursday): $6.00
- Flatbread Pizza (2 pkgs for Friday): $11.98
- American Cheese (0.5 lb. for Friday): $2.00

Pantry staples needed:
- Canned crushed tomatoes (2 cans, 28 oz. each) - for Monday pasta sauce and Thursday pizza sauce
- Canned white beans (2 cans, 15 oz. each) - for Tuesday soup
- Vegetable broth (32 oz. carton) - for Tuesday soup
- Baby spinach (5 oz. bag) - for Tuesday soup
- Butter (1 stick) - for Wednesday brown butter gnocchi
- Fresh sage or dried sage - for Wednesday gnocchi
- Garlic (1 head) - for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Olive oil - for multiple meals
- Dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper - for seasoning throughout the week
- Fresh basil (1 small bunch) - for Thursday naan pizzas
- Onion (2 medium) - for Friday flatbread topping
- Bell peppers (2) - for Friday flatbread topping
- Mushrooms (8 oz.) - for Friday flatbread topping

ESTIMATED TOTAL

Total: $40.45 for 4 people | $10.11 per person

DISCLAIMER

Prices and availability are based on the sale flyer provided and may vary by location. Check your local Market Basket store for actual pricing. Pantry staple costs are not included in the total above as these vary by household and are commonly stocked items. The meal plan uses only vegetarian-qualifying sale items from the flyer as instructed.