Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and 2 tablespoons of salt. Cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta.
Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly golden brown and crispy. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
Add olive oil to the pan, then immediately add garlic and cook for 1 minute. (Do not let the garlic overcook or achieve any color). Add the zucchini, ½ cup of pasta water, and butter, and cook until a sauce forms. Add the pasta and toss to coat, adding more pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
Season with salt and pepper, add cheese, and stir. Continue to cook until combined, then fold in the basil.
Transfer to bowls. Drizzle more olive oil over pasta and sprinkle additional cheese andfreshly-torn basil over top. Serve and enjoy!
