Creamy Tomato and Bacon Linguine

bacon

onion (peeled and diced)

garlic (peeled and diced or pressed)

crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Italian style tomatoes ~or~ 1 1/2 cups chopped (14-ish ounces, You can use diced, crushed or puree., diced or crushed tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasonings, and 1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic,)

chicken stock

uncooked dry linguine

grated Parmesan (Romano or Asiago cheese)

cream cheese or neufchatel cheese (half of an 8 ounce brick, cut into squares)

Minced fresh parsley

finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes