4 Aldi Dinners That Will Feed Your Entire Family for Under $20
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Brooke Barley
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Feeding the whole family can easily cost at least $50 these days — unless you shop at Aldi. Shopping at this popular retailer can get the price of dinner down to just $20. It’s hard to even get fast food meals for that price anymore!
Here are the recipes that Aldi has on their website whose ingredients will keep your family and your budget happy.Â
Classic Spaghetti CarbonaraÂ
- Price: $14.13
This spaghetti carbonara dish is not only affordable, but it’s quick, too. The recipe takes just 15 minutes, so hungry kids won’t be asking when dinner is ready repeatedly.
To make this dish, you’d buy 1 pound of Simply Nature organic spaghetti for $1.99, 12 ounces of Season’s Choice peas for $1.09, a carton of Goldhen eggs for $5.05, 12 ounces of Appleton Farms Center Cut Bacon for $4.95 and parsley for $1.05.
Fiesta Meatball Ring
- Price: $12.38
This fiesta ring meal fit for game day or a casual night in. These meatball rolls are covered in cheese and can be dipped in any sauce your family prefers. This meal comes together with just four items — all which you can purchase from Aldi.
Your shopping list will have Pillsbury Crescent Rolls for $3.29, Happy Farms Shredded 2% Milk Reduced Fat Mexican Style Cheese Blend for $2.85, 16 ounces of mild pork Italian-style meatballs for $3.49, and Carlini Canola Cooking Spray for $2.75.
Cauliflower Cheese Soup
- Price: $18.60
This creamy, hearty soup will delight the whole family and can be made for less than $20.
To make this, you’d buy 1 pound of Countryside Creamery unsalted butter for $3.49, one yellow onion sold for $2.99 a pound (so most likely you’ll spend less), a stalk of celery for $2.19 each, a cauliflower crown for $3.09, 32 ounces of Chef’s Cupboard Chicken Broth for $1.65 and 32 ounces of Clancy’s Cheese Melt for $5.19.Â
Greek Chicken Zoodle Salad
- Price: $18.45
Looking for a healthy meal that’s still yummy and super affordable? This Greek chicken zoodle salad is the ticket.
When shopping at Aldi, you’ll pick up 1 pound of zucchini for $2.18, 12 ounces of Specially Selected Greek Vinaigrette Dressing for $2.99, 22 ounces of Kirkwood Grilled Chicken Breast Strips for $8.25, 10 ounces of grape tomatoes for $2.19, a cucumber for $0.79 and 4 ounces of Emporium Selection Feta Cheese Crumbles for $2.05.
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of Sept. 3, 2025. Prices and availability may vary by location.
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