To make the cheese topping, add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
Break the lasagna sheets into small pieces.
Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot.
Add ground beef and brown it for 3-4 minutes. Drain and bring it back to the stove.
Add diced onion, garlic, celery, and bay leaves. Saute for 2 minutes until it is aromatic.
Stir in tomato paste, chili flakes, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Saute for another 2 minutes. Then add crushed tomatoes and stock. Stir well and scrap the bottom to release any stuck brown bits.
Add crushed beef bullion. Check the seasoning and add more salt if required. Stir it well. When it comes to a slow boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook on low heat for 7-8 minutes.
Open the lid. add broken lasagna noodles, let it cook for 7-8 minutes more until the noodle are cooked al dente.
Switch off the flame, stir in chopped basil and parsley.
While serving top it with cheese topping and let it sit for 5 minutes for the cheese to melt. Stir to mix and enjoy!