I work at Aldi and cook for my family of 4. Here are 9 high-quality dinner items I can't believe I got at the budget grocer. (2024)

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The Priano ravioli taste like they're from a restaurant.

The Priano ravioli are simply delicious. The mushroom version is stuffed with roasted portabellas, and the Italian-sausage one has a meat-and-cheese filling.

I boil the pasta, cover the ravioli with an Alfredo sauce, and serve with pan-seared green beans and garlic knots for a meal that's ready in under 30 minutes.

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It may seem simple, but Mama Cozzi's Take-and-Bake five-cheese pizza tastes like it's from a pizzeria.

Mama Cozzi's Take-and-Bake five-cheese extra-large pies are ready in less than 25 minutes, making them perfect for a family pizza night.

We like the basic cheese pizza, but the brand sells other versions like supreme, sausage, and mega-meat. I serve the pizza with everyone's favorite beverages for a dinner that pleases my husband and kids.

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My family loves the flavorful Park Street Deli fully cooked chicken dishes.

Thawing, seasoning, and cooking meat is a task, so when I don't feel like putting in the effort, I turn to the Park Street Deli entrées. They come in various flavors, but my family's favorites are the Korean-style barbecue and white-wine pepper-sauce chicken.

The Korean-style barbecue version comes with a sweet, tasty sauce, and the white-wine pepper-sauce chicken comes with mushrooms mixed in. Both meals are fully cooked, so all you need to do is pop them in the microwave for a few minutes.

I pair these chicken thighs with mashed potatoes and broccoli for a filling meal.

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The Priano spinach-and-cheese manicotti is the perfect pasta dinner.

The Priano spinach-and-cheese manicotti is the perfect entrée to serve alongside a nice salad and French bread.

I simply bake the manicotti until the pasta is warm, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

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The Bremer bistro lasagna with meat sauce tastes like a home-cooked meal without all the work.

I always love seeing family-size meals available at Aldi because I feel like I get more bang for my buck. The Bremer bistro lasagna with meat sauce takes all the prep work out of the usually labor-intensive dish.

One package comes with 4 ½ servings, which makes this meal perfect for my hungry family. I like to pair the lasagna with garlic bread and asparagus.

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If I need a really easy dinner, I go for the Reggano cheesy skillet dinner kits.

The Reggano cheesy skillet dinner kits come together in less than 15 minutes. My location carries two flavors: creamy beef stroganoff and ultimate cheeseburger.

Each box comes with pasta, sauce, and seasoning, so I don't even have to make a side if I don't want to. However, a nice slice of bread is perfect for soaking up the sauce.

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The Kirkwood Buffalo-style chicken wings are one of my kids' favorite dinners.

Kirkwood Buffalo-style chicken wings with french fries are an easy weeknight dinner that puts smiles on my kids' faces.

The wings are also available in sweet-barbecue and plain flavors, so there's an option for every palate.

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I pair the Bremer Salisbury steaks with mashed potatoes and a salad.

The Bremer gravy and Salisbury steaks from the freezer section come with six servings, so it goes a long way in my house.

I cut them in half for my children, so there's enough for dinner and leftovers the following day. I pair the steaks with mashed potatoes and a salad.

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Reggano pasta entrées are worth picking up from the store.

Reggano pasta entrées are popular among customers at my location, and for good reason. These delicious meals come in three different flavors: angel hair with herbs, shells and white cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.

I simply cook the pasta, add the sauce mix, and serve. Better yet, each pasta dish is ready in 15 minutes or less.

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