Eat All Week for Under $30! Easy Oven-Baked Pasta & Pork Chop Meal Prep
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Welcome to the very first episode of the $30 Budget Meal Prep Series on Chronicles of a Chef! In this episode, Chef Scott Hamilton heads to the grocery store with a $30 budget and builds five reheatable, delicious, and balanced meals using what’s on sale. No complicated techniques. No fancy equipment. Just smart shopping, simple prep, and big flavor. This week’s menu: 🥩 Herb-roasted pork chops 🍝 Creamy baked protein pasta (blender sauce + no pre-boiling!) 🥦 Loaded frozen and fresh vegetables 🧀 Cottage cheese & tomato pesto for a high-protein, lighter cream sauce Everything is oven-baked using just two pans and a blender — designed to be: ✔ Budget-friendly ✔ High-protein ✔ Veggie-packed ✔ Reheatable for busy weekdays ✔ Flexible based on sales at YOUR store Total grocery spend: $22 (well under budget!) If you’re looking for healthy-ish meal prep ideas, budget meal planning, easy baked pasta recipes, or simple high-protein lunches for the week, this series is for you. Drop a comment with a cuisine or dish you’d like to see turned into a $30 meal prep challenge! #chroniclesofachef #MealPrep #BudgetMeals #HealthyMealPrep #HighProteinMeals #GroceryBudgetChallenge