Piggly Wiggly Vegetarian Meal Plan

BUDGET RATIONALE

Why these meals: This is a great week to eat well on a vegetarian budget because the flyer is loaded with pasta, produce, and dairy deals that stack up beautifully together. Baked beans anchor one hearty night at just over a dollar a serving, and the Creamette pasta at $1.00 a box paired with Prego sauce keeps another night extremely lean. Rana Pasta is the standout refrigerated find at $3.99 for a package that feeds four on its own, and Daisy Cottage Cheese at $2.99 a tub makes a creamy, protein-rich filling for a baked pasta dish without breaking the bank. The zucchini and broccoli sales at $1.49 and $1.99 per pound let you load up on fresh vegetables across the week without repeating the same one more than twice, and the Best Choice Cheese deal at 2/$4.00 adds melty richness to two different meals for very little money.

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Beans and Potato Hash with Sauteed Zucchini
Description: Diced gold potatoes are pan-fried until crispy and golden, then tossed with smoky baked beans and seasoned with hot sauce for a hearty, satisfying skillet dinner. Sliced zucchini is sauteed alongside in the same pan and served as a bright, tender side to round out the plate.
Sale items used: Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag), Yellowstone Baked Beans (15 oz) x2, Zucchini or Yellow Squash, Louisiana Hot Sauce (6 oz)
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use about 2 lbs of potatoes from the 5 lb bag, two 15 oz cans of baked beans, and about 1 lb of zucchini. The remaining potatoes carry forward to Thursday's meal.

Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.

Recipes:
- Easy Vegan Breakfast Hash with Veggies and Beans
- Vegan Breakfast Hash (Oil-Free)

Tuesday
Meal: Cottage Cheese and Broccoli Stuffed Pasta Bake
Description: Creamette pasta is cooked and layered in a baking dish with Daisy Cottage Cheese, chopped broccoli crowns, and Prego Pasta Sauce, then topped with Best Choice Cheese and baked until bubbly and golden. This is a filling, protein-rich baked casserole with a creamy interior and a lightly browned cheese crust.
Sale items used: Creamette Long & Short Pasta (12-16 oz) x1, Daisy Cottage Cheese or Dips (16 oz) x2, Broccoli Crowns, Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz) x1, Best Choice Cheese (6-8 oz) x2
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use one 12-16 oz box of Creamette pasta, two 16 oz tubs of cottage cheese, about 1 lb of broccoli crowns, one jar of Prego sauce, and two packs of Best Choice Cheese. Assemble the casserole while the pasta boils to keep total time under 60 minutes.
Recipes:
- Easy & Creamy Cottage Cheese Pasta Bake with Broccoli

Wednesday
Meal: Rana Pasta with Prego Tomato Sauce and Sauteed Yellow Squash
Description: Rana refrigerated pasta is boiled according to package directions and served with a warmed Prego Pasta Sauce, making for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Sliced yellow squash is sauteed in a little oil with garlic and tossed alongside the pasta for color, texture, and extra vegetables.
Sale items used: Rana Pasta (8-15 oz) x1, Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz) x1, Zucchini or Yellow Squash
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use one package of Rana Pasta, one jar of Prego Pasta Sauce, and about 1 lb of yellow squash. Rana pasta cooks in just a few minutes, making this the fastest dinner of the week.
Recipes:
- Sun Gold Tomato Pasta with Summer Squash
- Summer Squash and Tomato Farfalle Pasta

Thursday
Meal: Cheesy Skillet Potatoes with Green Giant Vegetables and Pillsbury Crescents
Description: Leftover gold potatoes from Monday are sliced and pan-fried until crispy, then melted with Velveeta Slices and served alongside a warmed can of Green Giant Vegetables for a comforting, cheesy skillet supper. Pillsbury Crescents bake in the oven while the potatoes cook and serve as a warm, flaky bread alongside the meal.
Sale items used: Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag - remainder from Monday), Velveeta Slices (12 oz) x1, Green Giant Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) x1, Pillsbury Grands, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls (8-16.3 oz) x1
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining roughly 3 lbs of potatoes from the 5 lb bag purchased Monday, one 12 oz package of Velveeta Slices, one can of Green Giant Vegetables, and one can of Pillsbury Crescents (serves 4 with 2 crescents each from a standard 8-count can).
Recipes:
- Cheesy Potato Skillet
- Southwest Veggie Breakfast Skillet

Friday
Meal: Dole Salad Kit with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Onion on the Side with Pillsbury Crescents
Description: A Dole Salad Kit is prepared according to package directions and topped with sliced hard-boiled eggs for a protein-rich, fresh Friday dinner that comes together in minutes. Pillsbury Crescents bake alongside and are served warm for dipping into the kit's included dressing, making a light but satisfying end-of-week meal.
Sale items used: Dole Salad Kit (7.1-13.3 oz) x1, Always Save Onions, Yellow, Red or White (2 lb bag) x1, Pillsbury Grands, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls (8-16.3 oz) x1
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use one Dole Salad Kit, one 2 lb bag of onions (thinly slice a portion raw into the salad; remainder stores well), and one can of Pillsbury Crescents. Hard-boiled eggs are a pantry staple and listed below; boil 4 eggs, one per person, while the crescents bake.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Yellowstone Baked Beans (15 oz) x2: $4.58
Check the label: some baked beans are cooked with bacon or pork fat.
- Best Choice Gold or Red Potatoes (5 lb bag) x1: $3.49
- Zucchini or Yellow Squash (2 lbs total, used across Monday and Wednesday): $2.98
- Louisiana Hot Sauce (6 oz) x1: $1.29
- Creamette Long & Short Pasta (12-16 oz) x1: $1.00
- Daisy Cottage Cheese or Dips (16 oz) x2: $5.98
- Broccoli Crowns (1 lb): $1.99
- Prego Pasta Sauce (14.5-24 oz) x2 (2/$4.00 deal): $4.00
- Best Choice Cheese (6-8 oz) x2 (2/$4.00 deal): $4.00
- Rana Pasta (8-15 oz) x1: $3.99
- Velveeta Slices (12 oz) x1: $2.99
- Green Giant Vegetables (14.5-15.25 oz) x1: $1.33
- Pillsbury Grands, Crescents or Cinnamon Rolls (8-16.3 oz) x2 (2/$5.00 deal): $5.00
- Dole Salad Kit (7.1-13.3 oz) x1: $3.99
- Always Save Onions, Yellow, Red or White (2 lb bag) x1: $1.50

Pantry staples needed:
- Eggs (4 large, for hard-boiling Friday)
- Garlic
- Olive oil or vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried herbs