Vegan Mabo Tofu Noodles

10 oz Asian noodles (e.g. udon) or 2 1/2 cups pasta (I used rotini)
5.29 oz package House Foods Chinese mabo tofu sauce mild or 2/3 cup prepared mabo tofu sauce
14 oz extra firm tofu
1/4 cup Daiya cheddar shreds (optional)
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp black/white pepper

Cook noodles or pasta according to package directions
While it is cooking, drain tofu, cutting into 3 stacks, then 1 cm cubes
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add mabo tofu sauce
Bring to a simmer and stir in tofu
Simmer tofu until sauce starts to brown
Drain noodles or pasta and stir into sauce with cheddar, garlic salt, and pepper mixing until cheddar is melted