Eggplant & Bacon Alfredo

Step 1: Chop up the bacon and fry over medium heat in a large skillet.

Step 2: When the bacon has rendered out and becomes crisp then remove it from the pan and drain on paper towels. Save all of the bacon grease.

Step 3: Peel and julienne the eggplant. Cook it in the bacon grease until it softens.

Step 4: You can use the same pan if it’s large enough for all the eggplant.

Step 5: As the eggplant cooks it will soak up all the bacon grease. Create a well in the center then add the 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir all the noodles so that they become coated with the melted butter then mix in the grated garlic.

Step 6: Pour the cup of heavy whipping cream into the pan. Add the white wine and lemon juice then stir together.

Step 7: Add the cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and stir.

Step 8: Mix in about half of the bacon.

Step 9: Serve with the remaining bacon sprinkled on top. Chopped up fresh basil also makes a great garnish.