Traditional method: Prepare gnocchi according to package directions and set aside

Air Fryer Method: Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees. Add frozen gnocchi in an even layer. Cook 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Set aside.

Into a medium-size saucepan over medium heat, add vegan butter. When butter is melted, add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute.

Whisk in the flour until fully incorporated.

Continue whisking while slowly pouring in the milk, until no lumps remain. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened and heated through.

Add the spinach, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir the spinach into the sauce and continue cooking 2-3 minutes, until spinach is wilted.

Turn off the heat and remove the pot from the heat source.

Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese.

Gently fold in the prepared gnocchi.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding red pepper flakes for heat, if using.

Serve hot.