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Grocery List for Italian Meal Plan
(This is designed for those making everything from scratch as I lie out—if you are buying jarred sauce or pre-made bread, adjust your list accordingly.)
Produce -1 bunch fresh parsley -1 lb fresh spinach -2 heads of romaine lettuce -8 roma tomatoes (less if you are skipping the fresh Tomato Sauce on the salad and using leftover sauce) -2-3 cucumbers (some for snacking on with meatball subs) -3 onions -1 red onion (if desired for spinach salad) -1 avocado (if desired for spinach salad) -1 lemon (if desired for spinach salad) -fresh fruit of your choice -2 LB bag of carrots -1 heads of garlic (or 1 small jar of minced garlic in water)
Meat and Dairy: - 24 oz of mozzarella cheese (I buy in a block and grate—it is cheaper and more natural) -16 oz block of colby jack cheese -1 block of Parmesan Cheese -1 dozen eggs -12 oz low fat all natural cottage cheese (I love Daisy Brand) -2 lbs grass fed ground beef -1 lb chicken breasts (or 4 thin chicken breast cutlets) -1 package of nitrate free pepperoni (optional)
Grains: -4 lb bag whole wheat flour or unbleached all purpose flour -1 box of favorite whole wheat pasta -1 box whole wheat lasagna noodles -1 package whole wheat hot dog buns (look for ones without high fructose corn syrup) -unseasoned breadcrumbs (either homemade or store bought) -small box/bag of campenelle pasta or whole grain elbows or rotini (you only need 1 cup)
Miscellaneous: -2 cups beef broth -1 bag of favorite frozen vegetables -2 (32 oz) cartons low sodium, MSG-free chicken broth/stock (or my homemade chicken stock) -1 (15oz) can stewed Italian tomatoes -2 (15oz) cans low-sodium (or no-sodium added) diced tomatoes -2 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes -1 (16 oz) can tomato paste (or 3 small cans)
Spices/Pantry -extra virgin olive oil -dried oregano -dried basil -dried Italian seasoning -crushed red pepper flakes -kosher salt -pepper -bay leaves -balsamic vinegar -a bit of Greek yogurt for salad dressings (eat the rest for snacks throughout the week, or skip this!)