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12 Delicious Aldi Meals That Are Cheaper Than Takeout

Aldi offers quick meals for your home that can save you money.

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Updated Jan. 24, 2025
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After a long day at work, it can be easy to fall into the trap of ordering takeout. While it may be convenient, it can also be expensive.

Fortunately, Aldi offers some meal options that can help you keep more cash in your wallet. Check out some of these affordable and easy meal options at Aldi that are cheaper than takeout.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location. 

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Gino's East Deep Dish Pizza

Courtesy of Aldi east deep dish pizza

Price: $8.65

Bring the flavors of Chicago into your house with a deep-dish pizza from Aldi. 

A Gino's East Deep Dish Pizza in either cheese or combo is packed with plenty of cheese, sauce, and other ingredients. 

Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Thin Crust Pizza

Courtesy of Aldi Aldi Mama Cozzis Pizza Kitchen Original Thin Supreme

Price: $3.55

Pack your freezer with classic cheese, meat lovers, or supreme-style pizzas from Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen. 

These thin crust pizzas pack a lot of flavor. 


Bremer Alfredo Chicken Skillet

Courtesy of Aldi Aldi Bremer Alfredo Chicken Skillet meal

Price: $4.65

Making a hearty protein-filled meal doesn't have to be arduous. Bremer's Alfredo Chicken is packed with pasta and vegetables in a delicious sauce.

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Millville Instant Oatmeal

Courtesy of Aldi milville instant oatmeal

Price: $1.95

On busy mornings, you might be tempted to stop by your favorite shop and grab an expensive breakfast sandwich on your way to work.

Instead, get some Millville Instant Oatmeal with 10 packets inside. You can choose from a variety pack or stick with maple and brown sugar, depending on what is your favorite. 

Specially Selected Slow Cooked Soup

Price: $2.99

Cold days call for warm soup for lunch or dinner, and Aldi has you covered.

Get a 15.5-ounce container of Aldi's Specially Selected Slow Cooked Soup in three different flavors. There's Tomato and Sweet Basil, Baked Potato with Bacon, and lastly Broccoli and Cheddar. 

Bremer Angus Beef Patty Cheeseburger

Courtesy of Aldi Aldi Bremer Angus Beef Patty Cheeseburger package

Price: $5.49

Why spend extra cash on takeout when you can stock up on delicious Bremer beef patties in your freezer?

If you love classic American cheese, then grab six sandwiches from your local Aldi.

Bremer Italian Style Meatballs

Courtesy of Aldi Aldi Bremer Italian Style Meatballs package

Price: $5.49

With Bremer's Italian Style Meatballs, you can toss some meatballs in the oven for dinner or even boil water for pasta to make a hearty bowl of spaghetti and meatballs.

Bremer offers beef and pork meatballs with rich Italian spices in 32-ounce bag.

Fusia Asian Inspirations Chicken Lo Mein

Courtesy of Aldi fusia asian inspiration meals

Price: $5.49

Fusia Asian Inspirations meals come in a 20-ounce bag of Chicken Lo Mein or a 22-ounce bag of Chicken Fried Rice. Each one has plenty of chicken and vegetables. 

Priano Cheese Ravioli

Courtesy of Aldi priano cheese ravioli

Price: $4.69

Grab a 25-ounce bag of Priano Cheese Ravioli and put it in a pot of boiling water for dinner. You can add sauce, drizzle a little olive oil, or add other ingredients. 

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Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Pepperoni Calzone

Courtesy of Aldi cozzis pizza kitchen calzone

Price: $2.65

A calzone can be a great item to order for takeout from your local pizza place, but it can also be expensive.

Instead, pick up a Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Calzone stuffed with ingredients for an easy meal on the go. The retailer currently offers four cheese, pepperoni, Buffalo chicken, and Philly cheesesteak. 


Park Street Deli Pulled Pork

Courtesy of Aldi park street deli pulled meat

Price: $6.95

Just pop Park Street Deli's pulled pork or pulled chicken into a conventional oven or microwave for a hearty meal. 

You get the pork in barbecue sauce with onions and garlic, or the chicken in barbecue sauce with garlic and bell peppers. Each comes in a 16-ounce package.

Bremer Cheddar Pierogies

Courtesy of Aldi bremer potato onion pierogies

Price: $2.55

Bremer's Cheddar Pierogies include 16 ounces of pierogies stuffed with cheddar cheese. You can pick them up for a low price which is a great way to save money shopping while getting a tasty meal.


Bottom line

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Everyone knows that Aldi can help you save money on groceries, but don't forget that the grocer also offers full meals that are cheaper than takeout.

Try one of the options on this list and see if it helps you to cut back on spending at restaurants. It could make a huge difference on your monthly budget.

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