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16 of the best things to get at Aldi this month under $5

Paige Bennett   

16 of the best things to get at Aldi this month under $5
Aldi is bringing St. Patrick's Day and Easter-themed items to shelves for March.Aldi
  • Aldi is stocking its shelves with plenty of Irish-inspired treats and Easter items for March.
  • Prepare for a St. Patricks Day celebration with Clancy's Lucky Crunch snack mix.

Have dinner ready in minutes with Priano seafood linguine or spaghetti with clam sauce.

Have dinner ready in minutes with Priano seafood linguine or spaghetti with clam sauce.
The Priano spaghetti with clam sauce is ready in seven minutes.      Aldi

A quick, easy dinner like the Priano pasta dishes is good for busy weekdays. The pasta dinners come as either seafood linguine or spaghetti with clam sauce.

You pick the dinners up for $4 each.

Enjoy a taste of summer with Specially Selected seafood paella or jambalaya.

Enjoy a taste of summer with Specially Selected seafood paella or jambalaya.
The Specially Selected seafood jambalaya comes with calamari, rice, and more.      Aldi

Aldi is bringing some new Specially Selected seafood meals to shelves, including the seafood paella and jambalaya.

The seafood paella includes precooked rice with pollock, calamari, and shrimp and the jambalaya features rice, mixed vegetables, beans, shrimp, calamari, and pollock in a spicy sauce.

You can try each for $4.50.

Aldi is stocking a supply of festive cheeses for St. Patrick's Day.

Aldi is stocking a supply of festive cheeses for St. Patrick
Aldi shoppers shouldn't have trouble finding interesting cheese options this month.      Aldi

Aldi has a selection of St. Patrick's Day cheeses for March, including the Emporium Selection pesto gouda, sage derby, Irish porter cheddar, Irish whiskey cheddar, Irish beer cheddar, or a classic aged Irish cheddar.

Each block of cheese costs $4.

Upgrade beverages and desserts with the Friendly Farms Irish-cream whipped dairy topping.

Upgrade beverages and desserts with the Friendly Farms Irish-cream whipped dairy topping.
The Friendly Farms Irish-cream whipped topping adds a sweet touch to coffee.      Aldi

The Friendly Farms Irish-cream whipped topping can come in handy for your coffee or homemade shamrock shakes.

The whipped-diary topping can be paired with hot or cold beverages or even fresh fruit.

The Irish-cream whipped topping is just $3.

Be sure to grab Clancy's Lucky Crunch snack mix.

Be sure to grab Clancy
Munch on Clancy's Lucky Crunch snack mix throughout March.      Aldi

Clancy's Lucky Crunch snack mix, which includes an assortment of green and gold crisps and nuts, is perfect for sharing with party guests or munching on during a movie.

Each container is $3.

Pick up Sundae Shoppe Shamrockin' Swirl or Luck o' the Cookie Dough ice cream.

Pick up Sundae Shoppe Shamrockin
The Shamrockin' Swirl is even a festive green color.      Aldi

New Sundae Shoppe flavors including Shamrockin' Swirl and Luck o' the Cookie Dough are coming to Aldi this March.

The Shamrockin' Swirl flavor is made with mint ice cream, fudge chips, and a chocolate cookie-crumb swirl and Luck o' the Cookie Dough includes cookie-dough-flavored ice cream, fudge chips, and sugar-cookie-dough pieces.

You can grab one or both flavors for $2 per pint.

Prepare a festive feast starring the black Angus premium corned-beef brisket.

Prepare a festive feast starring the black Angus premium corned-beef brisket.
Aldi's corn-beef brisket would be a great St. Patrick's Day centerpiece.      Aldi

Stock up for a St. Patrick's Day celebration with a corned-beef brisket from Aldi.

Aldi's corned beef brisket is a flat-cut black Angus and is only $5 per pound.

Impress guests with Appetitos mac-and-cheese bites.

Impress guests with Appetitos mac-and-cheese bites.
Each pack of the Appetitos mac-and-cheese bites comes in a box of 12.      Aldi

If you're looking for a fun appetizer, try the Appetitos bite-sized mac-and-cheese bites.

Choose from spicy Buffalo-chicken macaroni-and-cheese bites to go along with ranch or blue-cheese dips, or grab a decadent bacon variety.

Each box of 12 bites is $4.50.

Enjoy a classic, pub-style meal with Fremont Fish Market beer-battered shrimp.

Enjoy a classic, pub-style meal with Fremont Fish Market beer-battered shrimp.
The Fremont Fish Market beer-battered shrimp comes with about 13 to 15 pieces.      Aldi

The Fremont Fish Market beer-battered shrimp can go with an Irish pub meal or may be a good option for those participating in lent.

Prepare the shrimp in an air or deep fryer or convection oven and pair it with some fries and tartar sauce.

Each box of beer-battered shrimp is $5.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Specially Selected Italian desserts.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Specially Selected Italian desserts.
The Specially Selected Italian desserts are the perfect size to satisfy a sugar craving.      Aldi

Aldi shoppers can enjoy Specially Selected imported Italian desserts in tiramisu or raspberry-mousse varieties.

You can try each flavor for $2.60.

Spice up a party menu with the Casa Mamita stuffed nachos.

Spice up a party menu with the Casa Mamita stuffed nachos.
Pick up the Casa Mamita stuffed nachos for an easy appetizer.      Aldi

The Casa Mamita stuffed nachos are another snack you can pick up at Aldi this month. Stuffed with queso or beef, the snack offers a twist on classic nachos and makes for a great party appetizer.

You can try a box of nachos for $4.

Start Easter prep early and pick up some of Benton's Easter cookies.

Start Easter prep early and pick up some of Benton
Benton's Easter cookies come in bunny and egg shapes.      Aldi

Since Easter falls on April 9, Aldi is also launching some holiday products toward the end of March, including Benton's Belgian-chocolate Easter cookies. Add the cookies to an Easter basket or serve alongside a holiday brunch.

Each package of cookies is only $3.

Add more flavor to soups and stews with Simply Nature organic poblano-chicken or jalapeño-beef broths.

Add more flavor to soups and stews with Simply Nature organic poblano-chicken or jalapeño-beef broths.
The Simply Nature jalapeño-beef broth is gluten-free.      Aldi

If you're looking for a broth with plenty of spices, pick one of the options from Simply Nature. Choose from poblano-chicken or jalapeño-beef-broth flavors.

Pick up a 32-ounce carton for $2.

Add a festive touch to dinner with Reggano Easter-themed pasta.

Add a festive touch to dinner with Reggano Easter-themed pasta.
The Reggano Easter-themed pasta comes in festive shapes and colors.      Aldi

For any pasta-based dishes on your holiday menu, use the Reggano Easter-themed noodles. This colorful pasta features noodles shaped like Easter eggs, bunnies, chicks, and more.

The Easter pasta is only $2.70 per bag.

Grab the Specially Selected hummus crisps for midday snacking.

Grab the Specially Selected hummus crisps for midday snacking.
The Specially Selected hummus crisps are made with chickpeas.      Aldi

Keep your party-planning energy up with the Specially Selected hummus crisps, made from chickpeas. Check out the feta, garlic, and herb or the sweet-chili flavors for $2.20 each.

Upgrade your sandwiches with the Specially Selected everything brioche rolls.

Upgrade your sandwiches with the Specially Selected everything brioche rolls.
The Specially Selected everything brioche rolls can be used for sandwiches.      Aldi

Fans of the seasoned bagels can now grab a bag of Specially Selected everything brioche rolls. The rolls are great for breakfast sandwiches and burgers.

Each bag of rolls is $4.40.

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