15 Pantry Essentials Always Worth Buying at Aldi

If you're trying to save money, you may want to add Aldi to your list of local grocery stores.

The store has good everyday deals, and you can find some great Aldi shopping hacks to save even more when you shop.

Check out these pantry items, for example, that can help you stock up while saving money when you shop at Aldi.

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

Price: $4.15

Vegetable oil is a must-have for baking or adding to any cooking recipe.

Check out a 48-ounce bottle of Carlini Vegetable Oil. It is part of Aldi’s line of store brands, so it could help you save a little more than if you picked up a name brand.

Price: $2.09

Spaghetti can be an easy meal when you’re rushed for dinner, so make sure your pantry is stocked with it when you need a quick bite.

The Reggano Spaghetti comes in a two-pound box so you’ll have plenty for dinner and can make a big batch to serve or spread over multiple meals.

Price: $2.05

It’s good to have condiments stocked whether you need them for summer grilling or to add to food in the winter.

You’ll want to consider Burman’s Tomato Ketchup at Aldi. It's such a good deal that it’s cheaper per ounce than Walmart’s store brand.

Price: $1.49

You may want to start stocking up on some Thanksgiving staples now so you don’t have to scramble later, and the Chef’s Cupboard Chicken Broth is a great example.

The 32-ounce container can be used as an ingredient for your favorite Thanksgiving stuffing. Alternatively, you can toss it into a pot with vegetables and leftover turkey for a delicious soup after the holiday.

Price: 55 cents

You don’t have to limit Taco Tuesday to just one day of the week with this deal at Aldi.

The Casa Mamita Taco Seasoning is a blend of spices perfect for grabbing beef for tacos. You can also look into recipes where you can add it for an extra kick of flavor.

Price: $3.29

Baker’s Corner is another great store brand at Aldi that can help bakers save money when stocking up on baking staples.

Baker’s Corner Granulated Sugar comes in a 4-pound bag and is cheaper than name brands for the same exact ingredient.

Price: $7.15

Sometimes, you might want to splurge on a pantry staple while saving money compared to other grocery stores, so try out the Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup.

The syrup has only one ingredient on its label — pure maple syrup — so you know you’re getting a quality product without extra ingredients.

Price: $2.45

Add some essential snacks to your pantry that are easy to grab for a quick bite or to throw into lunches.

The Lunch Buddies Cinnamon Applesauce Cups come in a pack of six, so you can stock up without busting your wallet.

Price: $1.25

Canned goods are a great pantry item as they can stay shelf stable for a long time period so you can keep them on hand for meals whenever you need them.

The Simply Nature Organic Black Beans come in a 15-ounce can, making them a good option as a side for dinner for the whole family or an ingredient in meals.

Price: $3.45

Aldi can also offer good deals on name-brand pantry items, such as Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix.

The mix is cheaper at Aldi than at other grocery chains like Kroger where it normally costs $4.29 or Winn-Dixie where it’s $4.19.

Price: $1.25

Stock up your spice rack without busting your budget with spices that you can pick up at Aldi.

Parsley is a good staple for any spice rack, so grab the Stonemill Parsley Flakes for any food that needs some extra flavor.

Price: $3.19

Chocolate chips are great for cookies but you can also add them to other recipes like muffins or breads.

Pick up a 12-ounce bag of Baker’s Corner Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Morsels that are versatile in any baked good you want to make.

Price: $2.15

Create light and fluffy pancakes with the Millville Complete Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix.

The mix comes in a 32-ounce box, and you only need to add water to make it a successful breakfast meal.

Price: $1.99

Breadcrumbs can be a good addition to recipes, so you’ll want to have some on hand for any dinner options.

The Chef’s Cupboard Italian Style Breadcrumbs are panko style and come in a 15-ounce container.

Price: 65 cents

Grab a box of macaroni and cheese for a family meal or a side for dinner. You can also make the box if the kids need a hearty snack after a long day.

The Cheese Club Macaroni and Cheese features elbow noodles and a packet of sauce made with real cheese to make it a tasty cheesy choice.

Aldi should be on your list of options if you’re looking for ways to save money on groceries and want to take advantage of everyday deals or special store brands that you like.

Remember to take a quarter with you when you go as that will help you unlock a cart so you call fill it up with frugal finds.