Grandma's Macaroni and Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cups tomatoes juice
• 1 teaspoon bacon drippings
• 1 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• black pepper to taste