Add tomatoes, honey or sugar, mix, cover tightly and simmer on very low heat for 1 hour or hour and a half. Toward the end of cooking taste the octopus, if it is not completely soft, cook a little longer.
Just before serving add parsley, basil and rocket.
Serve with focaccia bread (with roasted garlic and rosemary with olives or tomatoes and Parmesan cheese).