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 | 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) | UK-viewable | 10 | Focused pasta hub; choose veg/seafood-based sauces | Eggplant & Tomato Pasta; Pasta “alla Norma”; Clams & Artichokes | |
Restaurant vibes, still lighter | 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 | 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 | |
Steam to keep it lean | Use Varoma / multi-level steaming for fish & veg | |
Cook a full “balanced plate” | Try multi-level cooking (protein + veg + carb) to portion smartly | |
Swap some pasta for veg | Use courgetti/spirals for volume + fibre |
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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