Free ALDI Meal Plan week of 4/21/19 - 4/27/19 in 2026

There is a smarter way to approach free aldi meal plan, and it starts with knowing a few key details. This guide covers them, along with tips you can apply immediately.

Key Takeaways

• For instance, let's talk about my favorite ALDI finds of the week: Stripe-y rugs, pretty pots, Easter baking sales, and more!
• Check out my ALDI picks of the week, and please do share your own faves as well.
• Lastly, for those of you who are Chicaogland-local: Let's talk about these new meal planning library programs I'm doing!
• But now, let's get back to the ALDI menu plan you've all been waiting for...

Tips That Make a Difference

Or, we could talk about a fun little life hack for nights when you're not feeling like much cooking: Here's how I turn one Chipotle burrito bowl into a meal for four, with just a couple of straightforward ALDI additions. Worth noting: discover what this program covers and where I'll be next, and please do get in touch if you'd like me to present on meal planning at your library (or for another group).

ALDI meal planning week of 4/21/19 - 4/27/19 I’m assuming that you already have pantry basics like cooking oil, common condiments, and spices. *** Read through the recipes before you shop, to be sure you have the necessary pantry staples on hand for this week's ALDI menu plan. Monday: Ham and asparagus linguine (substitute linguine since ALDI doesn't normally carry fettucine; try adding in a little sauteed chopped onion, too, per review suggestions).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

More importantly, serve with mandarins and toasted sourdough. Note: If you wish to lighten up the recipe a bit, try substituting half & half for the heavy cream. Tuesday: Sausage, peppers, & onions frittata with garlic herb goat cheese, along with roasted browned butter carrots (get these in the oven about when you begin making the frittata).

Wednesday: Slow cooker highly vegetable soup (sub in the can of crushed tomatoes for whole, since whole are seasonal), along with leftover ham & Swiss sandwiches on sourdough, plus celery + carrot sticks (apply whatever carrots you have left). Thursday: Paprika roasted chicken & potatoes, plus a side salad made with half the romaine, one chopped bell pepper, two tomatoes, half of the cucumber, and chopped hard boiled eggs.

Is Free Aldi Meal Plan Worth It?

Remember that friday: Chicken & biscuits pot pie, mandarins, and a salad made with the other half of the romaine, the rest of the cucumber, two tomatoes, and one chopped bell pepper. Saturday: Leftovers, family pizza night (ALDI sells a nice large take-and-bake pizza), eat out, or date night.

Chicken apple sausage, $2.99 Produce Pineapple, $1.29 3 lbs mandarins, $2.39 8 oz bag spinach, $1.19 3 heads romaine, $1.99 2 lbs carrots, $1.09 Cucumber, $.59 2 lbs asparagus, $3.78 3 heads garlic, $.99 5 lbs red potatoes, $2.99 3 lbs yellow onions, $1.69 Celery, $1.49 3 pack multi-colored bell peppers, $3.29 4 Roma tomatoes, $.65 That comes to $59.90. These meals will likely run you even less if you supplement this week’s ALDI purchases with clearance meat you already have in your freezer, pantry staples you picked up discounted, produce you already have on hand, and/or sale produce from your local produce market.

Where the Real Savings Hide

As a rule, let me know if you provide it a try! Aspects to know about the ALDI meal plans A couple of notes I try not to repeat main dish recipes more frequently than once a month, but you will see favorite straightforward recipes come up again in these weekly ALDI meal plans as the same meats and produce items come up again discounted.

Part of the fun of meal planning lies in mixing old stand-bys with something new each week. If one or more of these recipes isn't to your taste, or if you have other ingredients to apply, you can adapt the recipes in this ALDI meal plan to your family’s preferences -- or just apply the concepts here to supplement your own meal planning.

A Closer Look at Free Aldi Meal Plan

In short, see: Pantry staples to stock up on and how to modify a meal plan for your family. ** Ad markets and dates This week's ALDI meal plan reflects prices from the current week’s ad (running 4/14-4/20 in Sunday ad markets, and 4/17-4/23 in Wednesday ad markets). Non-advertised prices were collected on 4/17/19 at my local store in the Chicago suburbs, but non-advertised prices and produce deals *may vary* by location & region.

In either ad market, shop any time through Saturday and begin cooking on Sunday 4/21/19. Stay in the ALDI meal planning loop Subscribe here to receive weekly email messages about new ALDI meal plans -- no spam, just get email notifications about new plans!

What to Know About Free Aldi Meal Plan

Worth noting: browse all of the weekly ALDI meal plans here *** note: prices may have changed since originally posted. If you find this meal plan useful, why not share it with your friends on Facebook so they can cut costs with ALDI meal planning as well?

While you're over on Facebook (if you enjoy deals in general) please come join us in the Hot Deals Facebook group! 🙂 Happy ALDI shopping and cooking this week, everyone! Useful resources for meal planning + ALDI shopping Let's close.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on free aldi meal plan?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Worth noting: discover what this program covers and where I'll be next, and please do get in touch if you'd like me to present on meal planning at your library (or for another group).

Is it worth shopping around for free aldi meal plan?

Usually yes. ALDI meal planning week of 4/21/19 - 4/27/19 I’m assuming that you already have pantry basics like cooking oil, common condiments, and spices. *** Read through the recipes before you shop, to be sure you have the necessa....

What should I check before buying?

Read the terms, confirm any code still works, and factor in shipping or returns. Monday: Ham and asparagus linguine (substitute linguine since ALDI doesn't normally carry fettucine; try adding in a little sauteed chopped onion, too, per review suggestions).

Smart Ways to Save More on Free Aldi Meal Plan

• Leave items in your cart for a day; some stores send a follow up discount.
• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.
• Stack a coupon code with an existing sale whenever the store allows it.
• Sign up for the retailer newsletter to catch first time and seasonal discounts.
• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.

Final Thoughts

Before you check out, line up free aldi meal plan against current promotions and any codes you can stack. Small habits like these add up to real savings over a year.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.