Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta
1 (10.5 ounce) container cherry tomatoes, hal… 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce 1 eggplant, diced 1 pinch ground white pepper, or to taste 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste 1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, or to taste 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup red wine ⅓ pound pancetta bacon, diced