how to cook octopus

LU PURPU ALLA PIGNATA (OCTOPUS) Ingredients: 1 octopus (about 1 kg in weight) 1 clove of garlic Lucrezio extra virgin olive oil 10 red cherry tomatoes 2 potatoes (optional) Parsley 2 bay leaves White wine Black peppercorns Method: Cut the octopus into small pieces after having softened it (beating it for a long time) and