Quick 30-minute family meal plan for under £35
Seven dinners that each take 30 minutes or less, for a family of four, for under £35. Ideal for busy weeknights.
£31.25
whole shop
7
dinners for 4
£1.12
per person, per dinner
The week's dinners
- Mon
Penne arrabbiata with mozzarellaItalian · 25 mins · Vegetarian£0.47 - Tue
Fattoush-style chickpea salad with fetaMediterranean · 20 mins · Vegetarian£0.90 - Wed
Sardines on toast with tomatoesBritish & European · 15 mins£1.14 - Thu
Sardine & tomato spaghettiMediterranean · 20 mins£0.55 - Fri
Turkey & black bean tacosMexican & Caribbean · 25 mins£1.34 - Sat
Bacon carbonaraItalian · 20 mins£0.72 - Sun
Pesto pasta with peas & broccoliItalian · 20 mins · Vegetarian£0.70
Prices are per portion. Tap a meal for the ingredients and step-by-step method.
Shopping list
Whole packs, as you'd buy them, assuming you already have oil, herbs and spices. Leftover packs carry over to next week.
Fresh veg
- Broccoli (head)1 £0.90
- Cucumber2 £1.18
- Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)1 × 40 £0.65
- Lemons (4 pack)1 × 4 £0.89
- Salad tomatoes (6 pack)2 × 6 £1.18
- Savoy / white cabbage1 £0.89
- Spring onions (bunch)1 £0.65
Meat & fish
- Smoked bacon lardons1 × 200g £1.69
- Turkey mince1 × 500g £2.99
Dairy & eggs
- Free range eggs (15 pack)1 × 15 £2.85
- Greek-style natural yoghurt1 × 500g £0.95
- Greek-style salad cheese (feta)1 × 200g £0.99
- Mature cheddar1 × 400g £2.45
- Mozzarella ball1 × 125g £0.55
Bakery
- Plain tortilla wraps (8 pack)1 × 8 £0.99
- Sliced wholemeal loaf1 £0.75
- White pitta breads (6 pack)1 × 6 £0.55
Cupboard
- Black beans (400g tin)1 £0.55
- Chickpeas (400g tin)2 £0.82
- Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)3 £1.05
- Green pesto1 × 190g £0.95
- Penne / fusilli1 × 1kg £1.19
- Sardines in tomato sauce (120g tin)6 £3.90
- Spaghetti2 × 500g £0.60
Frozen
- Frozen garden peas1 × 900g £1.09
Prices are estimates based on typical UK budget supermarket prices for own-brand products. What you pay depends on where you shop and the brands you choose.
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