Aldi’s Money Saving Meal – Mostacolli
One of the ideas that I have been wanting to share with you, is how I save money, lots of money, by grocery shopping at Aldi’s. It’s great for you to see my post of what groceries I buy and how much I saved, but if you don’t know what to make with them, then it doesn’t help you. Or even if you just want to have a different meal on your plan.
I have updated my What’s For Dinner page to include Money Saving Aldi’s Meals.
I’ve combined several things in this one post, money saving, cooking with beef, because Ultimate Recipe Swap this week is all about beef, and a new recipe for these cute little Parmesan Knots. They are quick, fun and really yummy!
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits (I used 2 to feed my family)
- 1/4 c. canola oil (I used butter, because biscuits just taste better that way)
- 3 T. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 t. Garlic Powder (I used garlic salt, because that’s what I had)
- 1 t. each of Oregano and Parsley Flakes (I used Italian Seasoning)
Directions
Cut each biscuit into thirds. Roll each piece into a 3 inch rope (doesn’t have to be exact) and tie into a knot, tuck ends under. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
While the knots are baking, melt butter and mix with Parmesan cheese and spices.
Dip the knots (or toss to coat) in butter mixture immediately out of oven. I had extra butter mixture, so I used my pastry brush and used up the rest of it.
Now for the beef and money saving part of this post
Mostacolli Ingredients
Mostacolli noodles $1.09
Cheese (Italian) $2.29
Hamburger $.90 (1/2 pound)
Tomato Sauce x 2 $.50
Diced Tomatoes $.49
Tomato Paste $.39
Garlic, Onion, Spices $.25
Total for Mostacolli $5.91
Directions
I make my Spaghetti Sauce, boil the noodles and layer noodles, sauce and then cheese, two times and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
Parmesan Knots
Biscuits x2 $.76
Butter $.17
Cheese & Spices $.25
Total for Parmesan Knots $1.18
Salad $.35 (.69 on sale, used 1/2 bag)
Total for meal $7.44 (fed 5 of us, and had leftovers for 3 lunches)
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Category: Budget Meals, Cooking, Main Dishes
Oh, this looks so yummy! I think I might add this to our menu for next week! I know my hubby would like this and I’m thinking all three of the kids would like it too! Thanks for sharing and extra thumbs up for an ‘Aldi Exclusive’ meal!
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Yummy! Those Parmesan knots look great too.
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What a great recipe. I will have to try that. Thanks for sharing.
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Those Parmesan knots are my favorites except I have had them as garlic knots. This is an improvement, in my opinion.
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Those both look delish! My kids would love to help with the garlic knots and my sometimes picky husband would definitely like the mostacolli. They’re both going on the menu soon!
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Wow! I am impressed…I am horrible at planning and budgeting in large quantities! This is a SIMPLY delicious meal, thanks for sharing it with us at Simple Saturday!
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Sounds great! I love garlic knots especially
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I heart Aldi’s.
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Your biscuits sound YUMMY!!! THANKS!!! for the recipe. Geri
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O I just love Aldi! I can’t wait to try this. I never buy canned biscuits so it’s going to be fun!
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January 14th, 2010 at 11:17 am
@Valerie Boivin, I seldom buy them, but they are a great value for the Parmesan Knots! Enjoy!
~Liz
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