INGREDIENTS
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8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 1/2 pounds globe eggplants (about 2 small), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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12 slices thin country ham or prosciutto (about 3 ounces)
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1–2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1/2 cup store-bought tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
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12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 1/2 ounces Parmesan, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
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3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley