Sweet and Peppery Jerusalem Kugel (Kugel Yerushalmi)

Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to the instructions on the package. Strain and set aside. Add the sugar and oil to a large pot on low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and a deep golden-brown color, but not burnt. Turn off the heat and add the noodles into the pot of sugar. Immediately stir with a big spoon until the noodles are coated in the caramel. It’s okay if the sugar hardens in some spots – it will melt in the oven. Allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes. Mix in the eggs, salt and pepper. We allow it to cool, so the eggs don’t cook right away. Scoop the mixture into a greased baking dish. Bake for 1 hour.