Which Cookidoo collections are best for healthy Italian?

Start with Italian Kitchen and Budget Friendly Italian for core dishes, then add Italian Pasta and When in Rome for more seafood- and veg-led options. For Mediterranean-style balance, use Mindfully Mediterranean and Mediterranean Cuisine.

How can I make pasta dinners lighter?

Build flavour with Browning/High Temp., use olive-oil-based sauces, add vegetables and legumes, and portion pasta modestly or swap in some courgetti.

Does this work with TM7/TM6?

Yes—Cookidoo shows device compatibility on each recipe page. Most Italian staples and the recipes listed support TM7/TM6.

Healthy Italian Thermomix Recipes (UK & Ireland)

Beatriz
Aug 10
3 min read

Introduction

Craving Italian but want it lighter, veg-forward and Mediterranean-style? With Thermomix, you can lean into beans, greens, seafood and olive-oil-based sauces while trimming refined carbs and heavy cream.

Below you’ll find the best Italian & Mediterranean collections on Cookidoo UK plus healthy Italian recipes that are weeknight-easy in TM7/TM6.

Collections at a Glance

Goal	Collection (open link)	Region	# Recipes	Why it’s healthy/useful	Good first picks
Big Italian set	Italian Kitchen – https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkChipCollection-gb-000001358134	UK/IE	62	Wide mix of veg, soups, seafood & pastas	Italian Bean Soup (Pasta e fagioli); Spelt & Kale Soup; Sea Bass with Lentils
Budget-smart Italian	Budget Friendly Italian – https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001289000	UK/IE	10	Classic flavours; includes lean soups & veg-based mains	Tuscan Bean Soup; Ricotta, Mint & Courgette Lasagne
Weeknight pasta (pick lighter sauces)	Italian Pasta – https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-us-000001309006	UK-viewable	10	Focused pasta hub; choose veg/seafood-based sauces	Eggplant & Tomato Pasta; Pasta “alla Norma”; Clams & Artichokes
Restaurant vibes, still lighter	When in Rome… – https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001148018	UK/IE	11	Seafood + veg pasta options	Aubergine & Tomato Pasta; Crab & Prawn Linguine; Smoked Salmon & Courgette
Mediterranean diet inspo	Mindfully Mediterranean – https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-gb/p/col408724	UK	—	Plant-rich, olive-oil-led eating	Veg-loaded pesto pasta; oat/bean-based meals
Big Med variety	Mediterranean Cuisine – https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/VrkChipCollection-ch-000001344172	UK-viewable	67	Cross-Med veg, seafood, whole grains	Veg fideuá; steamed fish; vegetable ragout
30-day “health boost”	Health boost challenge – https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en/p/col500553	UK-viewable	29	Med-style, plant-packed meals	White-bean bruschetta; layered veg pesto pasta
More plants	Green Eats – https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en/p/VrkCollection-gb-000001148024	UK/IE	9	Simple veg mains & sides	Mediterranean courgette fritters; veg cakes

(Collections and recipe counts per Cookidoo pages.)

High-Fibre & Lower-Cal Italian Recipes

Recipe (open link)	Why it’s a healthy pick	Quick tip
Italian Bean Soup – Pasta e fagioli → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r239640	Beans + tomatoes + aromatics = fibre + plant protein	Use whole-grain ditalini (or smaller portion of regular)
Traditional Minestrone → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r39137	Multi-veg soup; easy to keep olive-oil light	Finish with chopped herbs & a squeeze of lemon
Sicilian Caponata → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r239638	Aubergine/pepper/celery medley; naturally veg-forward	Spoon over toasted sourdough or spoon onto salads
Sea Bass with Castelluccio Lentils → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-gb/r245032	Lean protein + lentils = filling, balanced plate	Steam fish; dress with lemon & parsley
Roasted Cauliflower Orecchiette → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r247599	Brassicas + nuts + modest pasta	Cut pasta portion, boost cauliflower
Salmon with Spinach, Tomatoes & Lentils → https://cookidoo.co.uk/recipes/recipe/en-GB/r448446	Omega-3 + fibre-rich legumes	Batch-cook extra lentils for lunches

Make Any Italian Recipe Lighter (Thermomix tips)

Technique	What to do	Open link
Build flavour with less oil	Start by sautéing onions/garlic on Browning/High Temp. then simmer	https://cookidoo.co.uk/foundation/en-GB/pages/tm6-modes-explained-high-temperature
Steam to keep it lean	Use Varoma / multi-level steaming for fish & veg	https://cookidoo.co.uk/foundation/en-GB/articles/varoma-tips-and-tricks
Cook a full “balanced plate”	Try multi-level cooking (protein + veg + carb) to portion smartly	https://cookidoo.co.uk/foundation/en-GB/pages/power-of-steam
Swap some pasta for veg	Use courgetti/spirals for volume + fibre	https://cookidoo.co.uk/collection/en-GB/p/col500101

5 Easy Italian Dinner Paths (UK & Ireland)

Pasta e fagioli + side salad → Italian comfort with fibre [link].
Minestrone + whole-grain bread → hearty veg night [link].
Sea bass over lentils → protein + legumes, Med style [link].
Roasted cauliflower orecchiette → lighter pasta, same satisfaction [link].
Caponata + grilled fish or tofu → colourful, plant-rich plate [link].

FAQs

Q: Are these collections accessible on Cookidoo UK?

A: Yes—Italian Kitchen, Budget Friendly Italian, When in Rome…, Italian Pasta, plus Mediterranean collections are available/UK-viewable.

Q: Will they work on my TM7 or TM6?

A: Cookidoo shows device compatibility on each recipe page; most listed recipes support TM7/TM6.

Q: How do I keep the “Italian feel” when lightening dishes?

A: Use good olive oil, lots of veg, beans/lentils, herbs, citrus and High Temp. browning for flavour depth; then portion pasta more modestly.

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