Mediterranean lentil meatballs with tomato sauce

brown lentils ((~ 1 cup))

oil

medium onion, (roughly diced)

garlic, (roughly chopped)

bread ((~ 1 slice) - I used wholemeal)

Small bunch fresh basil

tomato puree ((I used double concentrate))

sliced black olives

Salt

Black pepper

x 400g tins good quality chopped tomatoes ((~ 2 1/2 cups total))

Salt

Black pepper

Fresh basil, (to serve)