Million Dollar Cabbage

Name: Million Dollar Cabbage
Ingredients: 4 slices center-cut bacon , chopped; 1 small head cabbage; 4 tablespoons oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes; ¼ cup drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil , chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt , divided; 2½ cups unsalted chicken broth; 2½ teaspoons cornstarch; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 medium shallot , finely chopped; 6 medium cloves garlic , finely chopped; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional); 2 ounces cream cheese; ½ cup Parmesan cheese , grated; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley