Christina's Eggplant Pasta with Bacon

original recipe

1 pound pasta (rotini, radiatori or anything similar is good)

1/2 onion, diced
4 strips bacon, chopped into bitesize pieces
1 large eggplant, diced
1 T minced garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 15 oz cans diced Italian tomatoes in olive oil
1 15 oz can tomato sauce


salt and pepper

Make pasta according to package directions and set aside.

In large skillet, saute bacon and onion until fat is rendered and onion begins to soften. Add eggplant and cook 3-5 minutes or until eggplant begins to get soft. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute until eggplant is completely cooked. Add cans of tomatoes and tomato sauce and heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Toss with pasta and serve.